Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K10D

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.