Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K100D S
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P2
- Replacement is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Released June 2007
- Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
- Later Model is Pentax K200D
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P3 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P3 was released 4 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-P3 scores against the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Pentax K100D S
E-P3 | K100D S | |||
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Released | August 2011 | June 2007 | More recent by 51 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 210k | Crisper screen (+404k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-P3
K100D S | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax K100D S
E-P3 | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 features physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P3 versus Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 against the K100D S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and K100D S is 86 and 65 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and K100D S.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-P3 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern E-P3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax K100D Super |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | AVCHD, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 pounds) | 646g (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $520 |