Olympus 5010 vs Pentax P70
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax P70 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
- Additionally referred to as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 5010 was manufactured 11 months after the P70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 matches up vs the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax P70
5010 | P70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus 5010
P70 | 5010 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax P70
5010 | P70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has outer 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) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax P70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 5010 vs the P70.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and P70.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 5010 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 5010 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Otherwise known as | mju 5010 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 grams (0.28 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $200 |