Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the 5010 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5010 was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 grades versus the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 5010 versus the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and K-30 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and K-30.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5010 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-30 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.