Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed August 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Revealed December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M10 II was introduced 8 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 II matches up against the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Pentax K10D
E-M10 II | K10D | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | December 2006 | Fresher by 106 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper display (+830k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-M10 II
K10D | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Pentax K10D
E-M10 II | K10D | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II has got outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the K10D.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and K10D is 82 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and K10D.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-M10 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II provides an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Pentax K10D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $700 |