Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-1

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was introduced 7 years before the K-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6010 grades vs the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 features physical 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) and the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 vs the K-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and K-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will offer you more detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.