Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Pentax K10D
E-M1 | K10D | |||
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Announced | October 2013 | December 2006 | More recent by 84 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Sharper screen (+827k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-M1
K10D | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Pentax K10D
E-M1 | K10D | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and K10D is 71 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |