Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched May 2006
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax K110D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL1 was manufactured 4 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL1 scores versus the K110D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax K110D
E-PL1 | K110D | |||
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Launched | May 2010 | May 2006 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-PL1
K110D | E-PL1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K110D
E-PL1 | K110D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 features outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the K110D.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and K110D is 86 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and K110D.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K110D |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2006-05-22 |
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 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD 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 | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 334g (0.74 lb) | 585g (1.29 lb) |
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 All around 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 photos | - |
Style 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $288 | $1,000 |