Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K-500

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K-500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 3 years later than the K-500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 III matches up against the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III against the K-500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and K-500 is 80 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and K-500.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger E-M10 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.