Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10 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 Known as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 5010 was released at a similar time to the I-10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5010 grades against the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax I-10
5010 | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus 5010
I-10 | 5010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax I-10
5010 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 against the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and I-10.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Also referred to as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $310 |