Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-420 and Pentax K10D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was manufactured 19 months after the K10D making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-420 scores vs the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-420 and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-420 and the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and K10D is 77 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and K10D.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-420 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The younger E-420 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.