Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-500 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The E-500 was launched 14 months earlier than the K10D making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-500 scores vs the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-500 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-500 against the K10D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-500 and K10D is 70 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and K10D.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K10D will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.