Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 10 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M5 matches up vs the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 provides external measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M5 vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 versus the RZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and RZ10 is 81 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and RZ10.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.