Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Launched February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-3
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax K100D
E-5 | K100D | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | December 2006 | More modern by 51 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 210k | Sharper screen (+710k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-5
K100D | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K100D
E-5 | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-02-03 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 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 | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $1,700 | $0 |