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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-410
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax K10D

 E-420 K10D 
AnnouncedJune 2008December 2006More modern by 19 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-420

 K10D E-420 

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Pentax K10D

 E-420 K10D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K10D Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (426 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography details
Pentax K10D Sports photography details
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-420
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
52
lighter than others (426 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography info
Pentax K10D Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K10D Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus E-420Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-420 Pentax K10D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-06-23 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 11.6
DXO Low light rating 527 522
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $999 $700