Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-3

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.