Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-30
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7010 was unveiled 5 years before the K-50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 7010 grades versus the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax K-50
7010 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus 7010
K-50 | 7010 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-50
7010 | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 7010 versus the K-50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and K-50 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and K-50.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7010 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-50 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax K-50 |
Also referred to as | mju 7010 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $610 |