Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.