Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax ist DL2

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax ist DL2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 14 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features physical 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 ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and ist DL2 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and ist DL2.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will render more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.