Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K100D S

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-450 versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was manufactured 22 months after the K100D S which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-450 grades against the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-450 compared to the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and K100D S is 77 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and K100D S.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-450 will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern E-450 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.