Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax I-10

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax I-10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was released 6 months earlier than the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P1 matches up against the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 vs the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier.