Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax 645Z
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Introduced March 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Older Model is Pentax 645D
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax 645Z, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M10 was announced within a month of the 645Z which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 grades against the 645Z with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Pentax 645Z
E-M10 | 645Z | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus E-M10
645Z | E-M10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax 645Z
E-M10 | 645Z | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | April 2014 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 and the 645Z.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and 645Z is 82 and 49 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and 645Z.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645Z will give you extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-03-18 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax 645AF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) | 1550 gr (3.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 101 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 650 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Retail cost | $600 | $5,024 |