Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax I-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL5 was introduced 2 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL5 grades vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Pentax I-10
E-PL5 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus E-PL5
I-10 | E-PL5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax I-10
E-PL5 | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL5 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL5 versus the I-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and I-10.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" 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 | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
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 |
Launch cost | $400 | $310 |