Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r 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
- Also referred to as mju 5010
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K-r
5010 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 5010
K-r | 5010 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-r
5010 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |