Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
(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
- Replaced the Pentax K100D
- New Model is Pentax K200D
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K100D S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-P2 was unveiled 2 years after the K100D S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-P2 scores versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax K100D S
E-P2 | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | June 2007 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-P2
K100D S | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K100D S
E-P2 | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 and the K100D S.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and K100D S is 86 and 65 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and K100D S.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-P2 will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger E-P2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K100D Super |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
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 | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lbs) | 646 grams (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $799 | $520 |