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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 6 years after the K-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax K-50

 E-M10 IV K-50 
ReleasedAugust 2020November 2013Newer by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 K-50 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-50

 E-M10 IV K-50 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the K-50.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and K-50 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and K-50.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
84
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
56
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than average (650 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (650 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax K-50
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPentax K-50
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Pentax K-50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-08-04 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 51600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 D-LI109
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 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $610