Pentax K-r vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-r
Olympus Stylus XZ-10

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-x K-x vs K-r
Successor:
General
Model Number:	K-r	XZ-10
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$849.95	$399.99
Street Price:		$299.00
Date Available:	2010-10-15	2013-03-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	30.1 oz (852 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.8 oz (221 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7 in. (125 x 97 x 68 mm)	4.0 x 2.4 x 1.4 in. (102 x 61 x 34 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.4	12.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.53 microns	1.55 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	72
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	750
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)	3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG , 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.6	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (25) 640x480 (25)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 432x324 (240p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 44.1kHz stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	n/a
Lens:	smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL	iZuiko Digital ED; 10 elements in 8 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 84mm	26 - 130mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	4.7 - 23.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/1.8 (W) / f/2.7 (T) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 2x Super Resolution Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	SAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot	Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Single target; Face Priority AF On/Off
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.85x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots	920,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	200
ISO Settings:	Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600	Auto (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO 100 - 6400, 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, CTE, Manual	Auto, Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Sunlight, Flash, Overcast, Shade, 2 Manual (Custom) settings, 1 Kelvin setting
Shutter Speed Range:	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG], Night Scene HDR [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority	Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Hand-Held Starlight, Night, Night + Portrait, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiplex exposure, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR; 11 Art Filters (Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Pin Hole, Pop Art and Soft Focus)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync, Manual (Full,1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64); Wireless (1 channel, 1 group)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	TBD
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Wireless
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 44.1kHz stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR	Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable
Connections (extended):	IrSimple infrared data transfer	Dedicated Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.31
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.31
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	17
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.6	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	30	200
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.11 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.098 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.15 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.097 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118s Live View: Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049s Phased-Detect AF: 1.197s Prefocused: 0.335s
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	470 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI109	Proprietary Li-50B
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 AAs with D-BH109	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Li-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW110	OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD, 6fps burst mode, 720p movies, dual power source (lithium-ion battery pack or 4 AAs with optional D-BH109 battery holder), improved in-camera HDR image capture including a Night Scene HDR mode. Available in Traditional Black, Classic White and Red.	TruePic VI image engine, Sensor-shift image stabilization, 3" 921K-dot touchscreen LCD, Full HD 1080p videos, 12-bit RAW capture, 11 Art Filters, FlashAir and Eye-Fi compatible, UHS-I compliant. Available in black, brown or white.