Olympus 6000 vs Pentax MX-1

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 6000 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6000 was announced 5 years before the MX-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6000 grades against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 and the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax MX-1 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.