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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Updated by Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 6010 was revealed 5 years before the K-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 6010 matches up versus the K-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax K-3

 6010 K-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus 6010

 K-3 6010 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2009More recent by 57 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax K-3

 6010 K-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 versus the K-3.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and K-3 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and K-3.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6010 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
Pentax K-3 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography features
Pentax K-3 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (560 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography highlights
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (560 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax K-3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax K-3
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax K-3
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-07-17 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life - 560 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 Two
Launch cost $0 $639