Olympus 1s vs Pentax K10D

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 1s vs Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and K10D (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed 8 years after the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1s scores vs the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1s vs the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and K10D is 79 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and K10D.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1s using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 1s will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 1s is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.