Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K100D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was unveiled 4 years after the K100D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-5 scores against the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 features outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-5 versus the K100D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and K100D is 58 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and K100D.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-5 will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent E-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.