Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K100D S

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was manufactured 2 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6000 scores against the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 and Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 6000 versus the K100D S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and K100D S is 94 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and K100D S.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus 6000 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 6000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.