Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1 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
- Launched March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M10 was introduced 23 months prior to the K-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 matches up vs the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Pentax K-1
E-M10 | K-1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus E-M10
K-1 | E-M10 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | March 2014 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-1
E-M10 | K-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 versus the K-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and K-1 is 82 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and K-1.
Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will provide greater detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-03-18 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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) | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 884 | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 760 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | One | Two |
Retail cost | $600 | $1,499 |