Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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
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 banThe 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.
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax K10D
E-510 | K10D | |||
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Announced | November 2007 | December 2006 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-510
K10D | E-510 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax K10D
E-510 | K10D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |