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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 8010 was released 5 months after the K-7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 8010 scores versus the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax K-7

 8010 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus 8010

 K-7 8010 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax K-7

 8010 K-7 
RevealedFebruary 2010October 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has got 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) whilst the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 against the K-7.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and K-7 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and K-7.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (245 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
Pentax K-7 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
Pentax K-7 Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (245 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-7 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (245 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax K-7
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $599