Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-3 II
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 1 versus Pentax K-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and K-3 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 was introduced 4 months before the K-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 grades vs the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-3
1 | K-3 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus 1
K-3 | 1 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-3
1 | K-3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | April 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 1 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1 vs the K-3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and K-3 is 79 and 59 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and K-3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 will deliver greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Prime III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 560 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail cost | $700 | $639 |