Clicky

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K20D
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The E-510 was unveiled 12 months after the K10D which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-510 grades vs the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax K10D

 E-510 K10D 
AnnouncedNovember 2007December 2006Newer by 12 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-510

 K10D E-510 

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax K10D

 E-510 K10D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 offers exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 versus the K10D.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and K10D is 69 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and K10D.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-510 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The more recent E-510 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography details
Pentax K10D Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography details
Pentax K10D Street photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (490g)
screen does not articulate
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-510
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography information
Pentax K10D Travel photography information
52
lighter than others in class (490g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography info
Pentax K10D Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus E-510Pentax K10D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-510 Pentax K10D
Also called EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-11-23 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 11.6
DXO Low light rating 442 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $700