Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K100D S

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was released 14 months later than the K100D S making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-520 scores versus the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 has got exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-520 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-520 versus the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and K100D S is 68 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and K100D S.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-520 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-520 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger E-520 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.