Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was launched 3 years before the K-r and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 and the K-r.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and K-r is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and K-r.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-5010 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.