Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus E-PL7 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
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Released September 2014
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Launched December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Pentax K100D
E-PL7 | K100D | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | December 2006 | Fresher by 95 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Clearer screen (+827k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus E-PL7
K100D | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax K100D
E-PL7 | K100D | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-01 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $0 |