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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was introduced 8 years prior to the KP which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7010 matches up against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax KP

 7010 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus 7010

 KP 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2009More modern by 91 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax KP

 7010 KP 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 compared to the KP.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and KP is 94 and 61 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and KP.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7010 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will give extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shutter (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery power (390 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Pentax KP
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax KP
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax KP
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-07-22 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 819200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 703 grams (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 life - 390 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $747