Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was launched 4 years earlier than the K-30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides 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-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 vs the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and K-30 is 96 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and K-30.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.