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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was announced 6 years prior to the K-S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-S1

 FE-5010 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 K-S1 FE-5010 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009Fresher by 68 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-S1

 FE-5010 K-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 features outside 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) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the K-S1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and K-S1 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and K-S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will show greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (558 grams)
above average high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition (558 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (410 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
low battery (410 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (558g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-S1
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax K-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 130g (0.29 lb) 558g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $339