Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-01

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-01, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was revealed 3 years earlier than the K-01 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6010 matches up against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Pentax K-01. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6010 vs the K-01.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and K-01.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6010 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-01 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.