Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-3

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was launched 5 years earlier than the K-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 8010 matches up versus the K-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 compared to the K-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and K-3 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and K-3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-3 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.