Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Released February 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced December 2006
- Updated by Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax K100D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 III was released 13 years after the K100D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1 III scores vs the K100D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax K100D
E-M1 III | K100D | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | December 2006 | More modern by 161 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Clearer screen (+827k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-M1 III
K100D | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax K100D
E-M1 III | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III features external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the K100D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and K100D is 67 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and K100D.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M1 III will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax K100D |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2020-02-11 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580g (1.28 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $1,800 | $0 |