Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax K10D

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4000 was revealed 2 years after the K10D which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-4000 scores versus the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 against the K10D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and K10D.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus FE-4000 will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FE-4000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.