Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K100D

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-500 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-500 was unveiled 13 months before the K100D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-500 grades versus the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-500 and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-500 has external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-500 against the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and K100D is 70 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and K100D.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-500 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.