Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-3
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Launched March 2014
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2014
- Newer Model is Pentax K-3 II
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M10 was revealed very close to the K-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 matches up against the K-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Pentax K-3
E-M10 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus E-M10
K-3 | E-M10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-3
E-M10 | K-3 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | April 2014 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 features outer measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 versus the K-3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and K-3 is 82 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and K-3.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax K-3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-03-18 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 560 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch price | $600 | $639 |