Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very well matched but the 5010 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 5010 was announced within a month of the K-x which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5010 scores against the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K-x
5010 | K-x |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus 5010
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-x
5010 | K-x | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | December 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 5010 versus the K-x.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and K-x.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5010 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 5010 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax K-x |
Otherwise known as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 16.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 580 gr (1.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1900 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $600 |