Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7030 was announced 3 years later than the K10D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 7030 grades vs the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax K10D
7030 | K10D | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | December 2006 | More recent by 38 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus 7030
K10D | 7030 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax K10D
7030 | K10D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 7030 versus the K10D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and K10D.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7030 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus 7030 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 7030 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax K10D |
Also referred to as | mju 7030 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $179 | $700 |