Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Released September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed May 2006
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL8 was revealed 10 years after the K110D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PL8 scores versus the K110D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax K110D
E-PL8 | K110D | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | May 2006 | Newer by 126 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Clearer screen (+827k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-PL8
K110D | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax K110D
E-PL8 | K110D | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 provides exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL8 against the K110D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and K110D is 86 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and K110D.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL8 will give you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax K110D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2006-05-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter 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 | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) | 585 grams (1.29 pounds) |
Physical 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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $500 | $1,000 |