Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax I-10

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was released 3 years after the I-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 grades against the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 and the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and I-10 is 71 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and I-10.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.