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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Launched June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Successor is Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-600 versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was launched 2 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 scores against the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Pentax K100D S

 E-600 K100D S 
LaunchedAugust 2009June 2007Fresher by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-600

 K100D S E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Pentax K100D S

 E-600 K100D S 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 versus Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-600 and the K100D S.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and K100D S is 71 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and K100D S.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-600 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-600 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-600 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography features
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Street photography highlights
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D S Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (500 per charge)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (500 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
18
no video
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Pentax K100D S
 Olympus E-600Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-600 Pentax K100D Super
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-08-30 2007-06-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 515 grams (1.14 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $520