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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-10 was brought out 4 years prior to the K-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the XZ-10 scores against the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax K-1

 XZ-10 K-1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 K-1 XZ-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax K-1

 XZ-10 K-1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the K-1.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and K-1 is 91 and 55 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and K-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will give more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older XZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Pentax K-1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.4 fps)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (221g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
53
weather proof
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (760 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (221g)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Pentax K-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-30 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 760 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 2
Launch pricing $428 $1,499