Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax ist DL2 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
- Introduced February 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M1 III was revealed 14 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax ist DL2
E-M1 III | ist DL2 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | January 2006 | Fresher by 171 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 210k | Crisper display (+827k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus E-M1 III
ist DL2 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax ist DL2
E-M1 III | ist DL2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the ist DL2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and ist DL2.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M1 III will render more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-02-11 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 5 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) | 565 grams (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | One |
Price at launch | $1,800 | - |