Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax K-50

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.