Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-5020 was revealed 3 years before the K-01 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax K-01
FE-5020 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus FE-5020
K-01 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 34 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-01
FE-5020 | K-01 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the K-01.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and K-01.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-01 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax K-01 |
Also Known as | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 561g (1.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 540 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $160 | $899 |