Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K10D

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty close but the 7000 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was launched 2 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7000 grades against the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 versus the K10D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and K10D.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus 7000 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 7000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.