Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 7 years later than the MX-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV and the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and MX-1 is 81 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and MX-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an advantage in sensor innovation.