Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax I-10

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax I-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was introduced 3 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-P2 scores versus the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 has external dimensions 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).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and I-10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-P2 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler.