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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-3
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D
  • New Model is Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was launched 3 years after the K100D S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-5 grades vs the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax K100D S

 E-5 K100D S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2007More modern by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-5

 K100D S E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K100D S

 E-5 K100D S 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 comes with physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-5 and the K100D S.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and K100D S is 58 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and K100D S.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-5 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger E-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography factors
Pentax K100D S Street photography factors
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
56
weather proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D S Vlogging details
64
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
does have mic jack
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
9
no video
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Pentax K100D S
 Olympus E-5Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-5 Pentax K100D Super
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-02-03 2007-06-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 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 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $520