Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax I-10

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax I-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1s was released 10 months later than the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL1s vs the I-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and I-10.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PL1s should have a benefit in sensor technology.