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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was revealed 2 years after the K100D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7010 grades versus the K100D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax K100D

 7010 K100D 
RevealedJuly 2009December 2006More modern by 33 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus 7010

 K100D 7010 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax K100D

 7010 K100D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7010 against the K100D.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and K100D is 94 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and K100D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7010 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 7010 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 7010 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660g)
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
9
no video shooting
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax K100D
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax K100D
Also referred to as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $0