Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax K-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.