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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was announced 8 months before the K-7 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5010 scores versus the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-7

 FE-5010 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus FE-5010

 K-7 FE-5010 
IntroducedOctober 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-7

 FE-5010 K-7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the K-7.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and K-7 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and K-7.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-7 will result in extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others (130g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Pentax K-7 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax K-7
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
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 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $599