Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
(Full Review)
- 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.

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.

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.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |