Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Launched February 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5
- Renewed by Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M5 II was manufactured 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M5 II scores against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax RZ10
E-M5 II | RZ10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 44 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus E-M5 II
RZ10 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax RZ10
E-M5 II | RZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II provides external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 II versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the RZ10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and RZ10 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and RZ10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 II will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 II should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 469 gr (1.03 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | 178 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $699 | $200 |