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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(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
Pentax K-3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-3

 1 K-3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus 1

 K-3 1 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-3

 1 K-3 
ReleasedNovember 2013April 2014Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography factors
Pentax K-3 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Pentax K-3 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-3 Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (560 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery power (560 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging details
Pentax K-3 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax K-3
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax K-3
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
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