Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-5 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
- Launched August 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M10 IV was launched 9 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M10 IV scores against the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax K-5
E-M10 IV | K-5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | December 2010 | More recent by 118 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
K-5 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-5
E-M10 IV | K-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the K-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and K-5 is 81 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and K-5.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2020-08-04 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.7 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 740 grams (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 980 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $699 | $800 |