Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-r

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.

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.

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.

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.