Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-01

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 8010 and Pentax K-01, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was announced 3 years prior to the K-01 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 8010 grades vs the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 and the K-01.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and K-01.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8010 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-01 will resolve more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.