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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6000 was released 3 years earlier than the K-01 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6000 scores vs the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax K-01

 6000 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus 6000

 K-01 6000 
RevealedMay 2012July 2009Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax K-01

 6000 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 compared to the K-01.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and K-01.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than others (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others (561g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (561 grams)
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Pentax K-01
Other name mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $259 $899