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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL3
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K110D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 4 years later than the K110D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL2 scores vs the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax K110D

 E-PL2 K110D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011May 2006More recent by 58 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-PL2

 K110D E-PL2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K110D

 E-PL2 K110D 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the K110D.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and K110D is 85 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and K110D.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-PL2 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-PL2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Street photography camera
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (280 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery (280 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography info
Pentax K110D Landscape photography info
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (280 shots)
no Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging details
Pentax K110D Vlogging details
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K110D
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Pentax K110D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Pentax K110D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-02-11 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 surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 362 grams (0.80 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 114 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 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $1,000