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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 7010 was released 7 years before the K-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7010 grades versus the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax K-1

 7010 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus 7010

 K-1 7010 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2009Newer by 80 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-1

 7010 K-1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 and the K-1.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and K-1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
has manual focus
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
low battery power (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
environment sealing
excellent MP (36MP)
low battery power (760 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax K-1
Also called mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $200 $1,499