Olympus E-PL5 vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL5 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL5 was announced 15 months later than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL5 grades versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL5 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 vs the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and RZ10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern E-PL5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.