Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K-50

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and K-50 is 94 and 63 respectively.

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.