Olympus 5010 vs Pentax K100D S

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was launched 2 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5010 matches up versus the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 5010 against the K100D S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and K100D S is 96 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and K100D S.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5010 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus 5010 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 5010 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.