Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced August 2014
- Successor is Olympus E-PL7
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- 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
- Introduced December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax K100D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL6 was announced 7 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 grades against the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax K100D
E-PL6 | K100D | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | December 2006 | More recent by 94 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-PL6
K100D | E-PL6 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K100D
E-PL6 | K100D | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax K100D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 against the K100D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and K100D is 88 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and K100D.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Pentax K100D |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | - |
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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $0 |