Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K110D

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K110D, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was launched 9 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PEN-F matches up against the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions 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 PEN-F vs Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the PEN-F and the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and K110D is 84 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and K110D.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F provides an advantage in sensor technology.