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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly close but the 5010 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 5010 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the K-r making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 grades versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K-r

 5010 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 5010

 K-r 5010 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-r

 5010 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 vs the K-r.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and K-r is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and K-r.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5010 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 5010 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-r Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-r Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-r Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Pentax K-r Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
built-in flash
not so great battery life (470 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
37
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-r
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax K-r
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-03-11
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 598 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $1,100