Olympus 5010 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax ist DS2 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
- Also referred to as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed August 2005
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Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax ist DS2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 5010 was revealed 4 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 5010 scores against the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus 5010 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax ist DS2
| 5010 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | August 2005 | More modern by 54 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Olympus 5010
| ist DS2 | 5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax ist DS2
| 5010 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 versus the ist DS2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and ist DS2 is 96 and 68 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and ist DS2.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5010 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 5010 will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger 5010 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax ist DS2 |
| Also called as | mju 5010 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2005-08-22 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $150 | - |
