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Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-510
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed May 2006
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Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-500 versus Pentax K110D, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-500 was manufactured 7 months before the K110D which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-500 scores against the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Pentax K110D

 E-500 K110D 
Display resolution215k210kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-500

 K110D E-500 
RevealedMay 2006October 2005Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Pentax K110D

 E-500 K110D 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-500 versus Pentax K110D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-500 and the K110D.

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and K110D is 70 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and K110D.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-500 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-500 will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-500
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-500 Street photography details
Pentax K110D Street photography details
56
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (479 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-500
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography info
Pentax K110D Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition in class (479g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-500
Landscape photography with Pentax K110D
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 Vlogging advice
Pentax K110D Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Pentax K110D
 Olympus E-500Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-500 Pentax K110D
Also Known as EVOLT E-500 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-10-21 2006-05-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 8MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Available lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 215k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 479g (1.06 pounds) 585g (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $1,000