Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very comparable but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was announced 2 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 scores against the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys external 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 K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and K10D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and K10D.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern FE-5010 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.