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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 8010 was introduced 4 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 8010 matches up vs the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax ist DL2

 8010 ist DL2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2006Newer by 49 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus 8010

 ist DL2 8010 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax ist DL2

 8010 ist DL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 versus the ist DL2.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and ist DL2 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and ist DL2.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 8010 will resolve extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 8010 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (565g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than competition (565g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
22
lighter than competition (565g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax ist DL2
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-02-02 2006-01-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery ID Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 -