Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K10D

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 4 years after the K10D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 versus the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and K10D is 85 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-PL2 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.