Olympus 8010 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 8010 and Pentax K110D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and K110D (6MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was manufactured 3 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 8010 scores vs the K110D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider 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") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax K110D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 vs the K110D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and K110D is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and K110D.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8010 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus 8010 will show extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 8010 will have an advantage in sensor tech.