Olympus 6010 vs Pentax 645D

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax 645D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with different sensor size.

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The 6010 was revealed 7 months earlier than the 645D so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6010 grades against the 645D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Pentax 645D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 against the 645D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and 645D is 94 and 50 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and 645D.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645D will provide greater detail because of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.