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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was released 2 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-5010 matches up against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FE-5010 ist DL2 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2006More recent by 36 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ist DL2 FE-5010 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax ist DL2

 FE-5010 ist DL2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the ist DL2.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FE-5010 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (565g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (565 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography details
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
22
lighter than competitors in class (565 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax ist DL2
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2006-01-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
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
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery model LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 -