Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-S1

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 8010 and Pentax K-S1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 8010 was manufactured 5 years before the K-S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 matches up versus the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 and the K-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and K-S1 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and K-S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S1 will give extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.