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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K110D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was manufactured 9 years later than the K110D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 II grades against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Pentax K110D

 E-M10 II K110D 
LaunchedAugust 2015May 2006Fresher by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-M10 II

 K110D E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K110D

 E-M10 II K110D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II and the K110D.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and K110D is 82 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and K110D.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M10 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K110D Portrait photography highlights
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Pentax K110D Street photography features
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography information
Pentax K110D Travel photography information
73
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K110D
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPentax K110D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Pentax K110D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-08-25 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 585 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $1,000