Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced December 2006
- Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K100D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was unveiled 3 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL1 grades vs the K100D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax K100D
E-PL1 | K100D | |||
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Announced | May 2010 | December 2006 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-PL1
K100D | E-PL1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K100D
E-PL1 | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 against the K100D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and K100D is 86 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and K100D.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-PL1 will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger E-PL1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
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 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
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 format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $288 | $0 |