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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Pentax K100D S
(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
  • Launched June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Successor is Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was introduced 6 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P5 scores vs the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax K100D S

 E-P5 K100D S 
LaunchedOctober 2013June 2007More recent by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k210kCrisper display (+827k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-P5

 K100D S E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K100D S

 E-P5 K100D S 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 and the K100D S.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and K100D S is 85 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-P5 will provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (420 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
68
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (420g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competition (420 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K100D S
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Pentax K100D Super
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-10-03 2007-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 grams (0.93 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $389 $520