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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 6 years later than the K-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax K-3

 E-M10 IV K-3 
AnnouncedAugust 2020April 2014Fresher by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 K-3 E-M10 IV 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-3

 E-M10 IV K-3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the K-3.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and K-3 is 81 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and K-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography factors
Pentax K-3 Travel photography factors
84
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (560 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (560 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging factors
Pentax K-3 Vlogging factors
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-3
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPentax K-3
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Pentax K-3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-08-04 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 560 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Retail cost $699 $639