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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(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
Pentax I-10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax I-10

 E-P5 I-10 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2010More recent by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus E-P5

 I-10 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax I-10

 E-P5 I-10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (420g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
68
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (420 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (420g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax Optio I-10
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