Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax I-10

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 13 months after the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 has physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 versus the I-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and I-10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and I-10.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.