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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K-1

 5010 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus 5010

 K-1 5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-1

 5010 K-1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
focusing manually
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
weather sealing
amazing MP (36MP)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax K-1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax K-1
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2016-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 2
Price at release $150 $1,499