Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5010 was released 7 years before the K-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5010 grades against the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 compared to the K-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and K-1 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and K-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.