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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax K-r
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 FE-5010 K-r 

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

 K-r FE-5010 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

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

 FE-5010 K-r 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-r Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Pentax K-r Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Pentax K-r Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-r Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
47
flash built-in
bad battery pack (470 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Pentax K-r
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K-r
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax K-r
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