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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was brought out 2 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-450 grades against the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax K100D

 E-450 K100D 
IntroducedMarch 2009December 2006Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-450

 K100D E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K100D

 E-450 K100D 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and K100D is 77 and 64 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and K100D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-450 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-450 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D Portrait photography highlights
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
Pentax K100D Travel photography details
53
lighter than competition in class (426g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (500 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
MP count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K100D
 Olympus E-450Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-450 Pentax K100D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-03-31 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
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