Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000/Olympus-6000-front.jpg)
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
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The 6000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the K-50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6000 grades against the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax K-50
6000 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus 6000
K-50 | 6000 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 53 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax K-50
6000 | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 versus the K-50.
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-K-50-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and K-50 is 94 and 63 respectively.
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-K-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and K-50.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-50 will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-K-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-K-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax K-50 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change 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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $259 | $610 |