Olympus 1 vs Pentax K110D

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and K110D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was introduced 7 years after the K110D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 grades versus the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 compared to the K110D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and K110D is 79 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and K110D.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.