Olympus 6000 vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 6000 was introduced 24 months prior to the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the 6000 grades vs the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus 6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax RZ10
| 6000 | RZ10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus 6000
| RZ10 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax RZ10
| 6000 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has external 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 RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6000 compared to the RZ10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and RZ10.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Also called as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 178 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $259 | $200 |
