Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The 8010 was brought out 4 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 8010 matches up versus the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 8010 vs the K-5 IIs.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and K-5 IIs is 92 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 8010 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.