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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(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
Pentax K-x
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax K-x

 5010 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus 5010

 K-x 5010 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-x

 5010 K-x 
LaunchedJanuary 2010December 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-x Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,900 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax K-x
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