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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 7 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades vs the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax K110D

 E-PM2 K110D 
AnnouncedMay 2013May 2006More recent by 86 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus E-PM2

 K110D E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K110D

 E-PM2 K110D 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the K110D.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and K110D is 89 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and K110D.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-PM2 will result in extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography info
Pentax K110D Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Pentax K110D
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM2
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
Pentax K110D Travel photography features
66
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging advice
Pentax K110D Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K110D
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Pentax K110D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Pentax K110D
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-05-21 2006-05-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 585 grams (1.29 lb)
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 Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $448 $1,000