Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax KP
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Launched August 2017
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax KP Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 III was brought out 8 months after the KP which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 III matches up versus the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Pentax KP
E-M10 III | KP | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | January 2017 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus E-M10 III
KP | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax KP
E-M10 III | KP | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax KP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III vs the KP.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and KP is 80 and 61 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and KP.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax KP will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax KP |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-08-31 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 390 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $650 | $747 |