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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-5010 grades vs the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 FE-5010 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus FE-5010

 K-5 IIs FE-5010 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 FE-5010 K-5 IIs 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 vs the K-5 IIs.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and K-5 IIs is 96 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and K-5 IIs.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life - 980 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $749