Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax I-10

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax I-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 10 years after the I-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the I-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and I-10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and I-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.