Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Released April 2012
- Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
(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
- Older Model is Pentax K100D
- Renewed by Pentax K200D
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-M5 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M5 was manufactured 4 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M5 scores vs the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Pentax K100D S
E-M5 | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | June 2007 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 210k | Crisper display (+400k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-M5
K100D S | E-M5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Pentax K100D S
E-M5 | K100D S | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M5 versus Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 and the K100D S.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and K100D S is 81 and 65 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and K100D S.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-M5 will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger E-M5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-04-30 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 610k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 425 grams (0.94 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $799 | $520 |