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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(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
Pentax K100D
(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
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K100D S
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax K100D

 E-PL6 K100D 
IntroducedAugust 2014December 2006More recent by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-PL6

 K100D E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K100D

 E-PL6 K100D 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
Pentax K100D Street photography information
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL6
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography features
Pentax K100D Travel photography features
85
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (660g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K100D
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Pentax K100D
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