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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax I-10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was brought out 9 years after the I-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M1X matches up against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax I-10

 E-M1X I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2010Newer by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus E-M1X

 I-10 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax I-10

 E-M1X I-10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X versus the I-10.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and I-10 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and I-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
67
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
68
good battery power (870 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (997g)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (870 shots)
has double storage slots
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
heavier than others (997 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Pentax I-10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Pentax Optio I-10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-24 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $2,999 $310