Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very well matched but the 5010 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was launched 11 months earlier than the K-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5010 scores versus the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 versus the K-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and K-5 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and K-5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5010 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.