Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Introduced August 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Introduced June 2007
- Previous Model is Pentax K100D
- Renewed by Pentax K200D
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax K100D S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M10 III was announced 10 years after the K100D S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 III scores versus the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Pentax K100D S
E-M10 III | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | June 2007 | Newer by 124 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer display (+830k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-M10 III
K100D S | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax K100D S
E-M10 III | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 III vs the K100D S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and K100D S is 80 and 65 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and K100D S.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M10 III will provide extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax K100D Super |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-08-31 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 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 focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
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 PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 646 gr (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $650 | $520 |