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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was launched 6 years later than the K10D and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M1 scores vs the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Pentax K10D

 E-M1 K10D 
AnnouncedOctober 2013December 2006More recent by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k210kSharper screen (+827k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-M1

 K10D E-M1 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax K10D

 E-M1 K10D 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 features outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst 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-M1 vs Pentax K10D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 versus the K10D.

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and K10D is 71 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and K10D.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer E-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography information
Pentax K10D Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography details
Pentax K10D Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
environment sealing
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging features
Pentax K10D Vlogging features
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Pentax K10D
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-28 2006-12-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePIC VII -
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 11.6
DXO Low light rating 757 522
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $799 $700