Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax K100D

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-10 was released 6 years after the K100D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-10 grades against the K100D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 vs the K100D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and K100D.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus XZ-10 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.