Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax KP

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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax KP

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus XZ-10 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

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Differences

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Pentax KP

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
34 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
221g vs 699g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 35 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax KP advantages over Olympus XZ-10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.91 vs 1.55 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

390 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/24000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P300

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon P300

Pentax KP

Nikon P300

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
HDMI out

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon P300

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XF1

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$460
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XF1

Pentax KP

Fujifilm XF1

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$460
2/3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Pentax KP vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XQ2

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$200
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Pentax KP

Fujifilm XQ2

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$200
2/3 inch

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax KP vs Fujifilm XQ2

Compared to Nikon D5600

Olympus XZ-10

Nikon D5600

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Olympus XZ-10

Canon T7i

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Canon T7i

Pentax KP

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon T7i

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