Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000/Olympus-6000-front.jpg)
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The 6000 was introduced 5 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6000 matches up vs the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax WG-10
6000 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus 6000
WG-10 | 6000 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-10
6000 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 provides 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) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 versus the WG-10.
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-WG-10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-WG-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and WG-10.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-WG-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-vs-Pentax-WG-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax WG-10 |
Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $259 | $0 |