Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched May 2006

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The FE-5010 was introduced 2 years later than the K110D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-5010 scores versus the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax K110D
FE-5010 | K110D | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2006 | More recent by 33 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus FE-5010
K110D | FE-5010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax K110D
FE-5010 | K110D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer 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 K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 versus the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and K110D is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and K110D.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus FE-5010 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger FE-5010 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax K110D |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2006-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 585 gr (1.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $1,000 |