Olympus E-510 vs Pentax K10D

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.