Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very close but the 5010 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 5010 was launched 4 years earlier than the K-5 IIs which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 scores vs the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
5010 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus 5010
K-5 IIs | 5010 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 41 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-5 IIs
5010 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 offers outer 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-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 5010 and the K-5 IIs.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and K-5 IIs is 96 and 60 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and K-5 IIs.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Also called as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime II |
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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $150 | $749 |