Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K100D

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K100D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was announced 11 years after the K100D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-PL9 grades against the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K100D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the K100D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and K100D is 85 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and K100D.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL9 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent E-PL9 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.