Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- New Model is Pentax K-50
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K-30
5010 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus 5010
K-30 | 5010 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 34 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-30
5010 | K-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax K-30 |
Also called as | mju 5010 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $525 |