Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax K100D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was brought out 7 years later than the K100D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 vs the K100D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and K100D is 86 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and K100D.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-PL7 will give you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.