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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(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
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
  • Launched December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K100D S
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Pentax K100D

 E-PL7 K100D 
LaunchedSeptember 2014December 2006Fresher by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k210kClearer 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax K100D

 E-PL7 K100D 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
85
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (660g)
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging information
Pentax K100D Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax K100D
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Pentax K100D
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