Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax K10D
| E-420 | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2008 |  | December 2006 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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.
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
| Olympus E-420 | Pentax 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 |
