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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5010 was announced 5 years prior to the K-50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 scores vs the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-50

 FE-5010 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus FE-5010

 K-50 FE-5010 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-50

 FE-5010 K-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior 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) while the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the K-50.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and K-50.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-50 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Pentax K-50
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Pentax K-50 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (410 shots)
more heavy than competition (650g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Pentax K-50 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax K-50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax K-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 51600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $610