Olympus 6000 vs Pentax Q

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was announced 24 months earlier than the Q making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6000 grades against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 comes with external 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) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 against the Q.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and Q.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Q to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.