Olympus 6000 vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was unveiled 2 years after the K10D which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6000 grades vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has got exterior 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 K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax K10D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 6000 compared to the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and K10D.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The 6000 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern 6000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.