Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax I-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The E-P5 was revealed 3 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-P5 grades against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax I-10
E-P5 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus E-P5
I-10 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax I-10
E-P5 | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and I-10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and I-10.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $389 | $310 |