Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2009
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter 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-5 II (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5010 was revealed 5 years earlier than the K-5 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-5010 scores against the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-5 II
FE-5010 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus FE-5010
K-5 II | FE-5010 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-5 II
FE-5010 | K-5 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer measurements 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-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 and the K-5 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and K-5 II is 96 and 60 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and K-5 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K-5 II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $830 |