Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K100D S

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.