Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Announced August 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

The E-M10 IV was released 8 years after the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax K-01
E-M10 IV | K-01 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 100 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
K-01 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-01
E-M10 IV | K-01 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and K-01 is 81 and 76 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and K-01.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-08-04 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.7 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 pounds) | 561g (1.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 540 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $699 | $899 |