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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was manufactured 2 years later than the K10D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the E-620 matches up vs the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax K10D

 E-620 K10D 
IntroducedJuly 2009December 2006Fresher by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-620

 K10D E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax K10D

 E-620 K10D 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications 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-620 vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 vs the K10D.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and K10D is 71 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and K10D.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-620 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-620 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography details
Pentax K10D Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Pentax K10D
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Pentax K10D Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K10D Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
18
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus E-620Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-620 Pentax K10D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-07-06 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.6
DXO Low light rating 536 522
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $700