Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was launched 24 months before the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-P1 matches up versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 features external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 against the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and RZ10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind in sensor innovation.