Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax K10D
E-PL1s | K10D | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | December 2006 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-PL1s
K10D | E-PL1s |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax K10D
E-PL1s | K10D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |