Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K-r
FE-5010 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus FE-5010
K-r | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-r
FE-5010 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K-r |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
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 | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 598g (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $130 | $1,100 |