Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released May 2010
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced December 2006
- New Model is Pentax K20D
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K10D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was launched 3 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL1 matches up against the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax K10D
E-PL1 | K10D | |||
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Introduced | May 2010 | December 2006 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-PL1
K10D | E-PL1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K10D
E-PL1 | K10D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 offers outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 against the K10D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and K10D is 86 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and K10D.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-PL1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K10D |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-05-17 | 2006-12-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lbs) | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $288 | $700 |