Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K110D

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was manufactured 2 years after the K110D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-520 matches up vs the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-520 and the K110D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and K110D is 68 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-520 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-520 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern E-520 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.