Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced April 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Introduced May 2006

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K110D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The E-P2 was revealed 3 years later than the K110D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up vs the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax K110D
E-P2 | K110D | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | May 2006 | More recent by 48 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-P2
K110D | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K110D
E-P2 | K110D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 vs the K110D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and K110D is 86 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and K110D.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-P2 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger E-P2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K110D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2006-05-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
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, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 585 gr (1.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $1,000 |