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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the K-01 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 grades against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-01

 FE-5010 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus FE-5010

 K-01 FE-5010 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-01

 FE-5010 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 versus the K-01.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and K-01 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and K-01.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (130g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax K-01
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax K-01
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 561g (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $899