Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II 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
- Successor 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 Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Pentax K-3
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and K-3 II (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 was revealed 17 months prior to the K-3 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 grades against the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-3 II
1 | K-3 II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus 1
K-3 II | 1 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | November 2013 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-3 II
1 | K-3 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has specifications 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 the Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 compared to the K-3 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and K-3 II is 79 and 59 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and K-3 II.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-3 II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Prime III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
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 Overall score | 51 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 179 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 720 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Retail cost | $700 | $829 |