Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K110D
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched May 2006
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K110D Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax K110D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PM1 was brought out 5 years later than the K110D and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PM1 grades vs the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax K110D
E-PM1 | K110D | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | May 2006 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-PM1
K110D | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax K110D
E-PM1 | K110D | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 and the K110D.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and K110D is 89 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and K110D.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-PM1 will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern E-PM1 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax K110D |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2006-05-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) | 585 grams (1.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $1,000 |