Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Released September 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax I-10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL3 was released 21 months later than the I-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 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 introduction of how the E-PL3 matches up against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax I-10
E-PL3 | I-10 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus E-PL3
I-10 | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax I-10
E-PL3 | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the I-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and I-10.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer E-PL3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-09-20 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic VI | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $310 |