Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-r

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-r, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very similar but the 8010 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 8010 was introduced 13 months earlier than the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 8010 scores versus the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 against the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and K-r.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 8010 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus 8010 will deliver extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.