Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Released September 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL3 was announced 4 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL3 matches up against the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax K100D
E-PL3 | K100D | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | December 2006 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-PL3
K100D | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K100D
E-PL3 | K100D | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL3 against the K100D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and K100D is 88 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and K100D.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL3 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger E-PL3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax K100D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-09-20 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | AVCHD, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 660g (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $0 |