Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K10D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was announced 2 years after the K10D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 scores vs the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 features physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 compared to the K10D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and K10D is 98 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and K10D.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FE-25 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The fresher FE-25 will have a benefit in sensor technology.