Olympus E-5 vs Pentax I-10

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-5 and Pentax I-10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was revealed 13 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-5 grades versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 has got exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-5 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-5 against the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and I-10 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and I-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-5 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The younger E-5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.