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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-3
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was revealed 4 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-5 scores vs the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax K10D

 E-5 K10D 
RevealedFebruary 2011December 2006More recent by 51 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kSharper screen (+710k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-5

 K10D E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax K10D

 E-5 K10D 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 features exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 and the K10D.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and K10D is 58 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-5 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K10D Sports photography factors
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography info
Pentax K10D Travel photography info
56
environment proof
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging information
Pentax K10D Vlogging information
64
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
has mic support
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus E-5Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-5 Pentax K10D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-02-03 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 11.6
DXO Low light score 519 522
Other
Battery life 870 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $1,700 $700