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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1s was released 3 years later than the K10D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1s grades versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax K10D

 E-PL1s K10D 
IntroducedNovember 2010December 2006Fresher by 48 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-PL1s

 K10D E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax K10D

 E-PL1s K10D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the K10D.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and K10D is 86 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and K10D.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-PL1s will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer E-PL1s is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography advice
Pentax K10D Street photography advice
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography factors
Pentax K10D Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging details
Pentax K10D Vlogging details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax K10D
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPentax K10D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Pentax K10D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-16 2006-12-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 10MP
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 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
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 not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
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 SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $700