Olympus 6000 vs Pentax P70

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 5 months after the P70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 6000 scores against the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 features physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 versus the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and P70.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax P70 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.