Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Successor is Olympus E-P2
(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-P1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax RZ10
E-P1 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus E-P1
RZ10 | E-P1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax RZ10
E-P1 | RZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 178 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $182 | $200 |