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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Renewed by OM System OM-5
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K110D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 13 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III grades versus the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Pentax K110D

 E-M5 III K110D 
ReleasedOctober 2019May 2006Fresher by 164 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-M5 III

 K110D E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K110D

 E-M5 III K110D 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 III against the K110D.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and K110D is 80 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M5 III will produce more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography details
Pentax K110D Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography highlights
Pentax K110D Street photography highlights
83
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (310 shots)
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Pentax K110D
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPentax K110D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Pentax K110D
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-10-17 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 grams (0.91 pounds) 585 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,199 $1,000