Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K110D

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was brought out 3 years after the K110D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7010 grades against the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7010 versus the K110D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and K110D is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and K110D.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7010 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus 7010 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 7010 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.