Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-5

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was announced 17 months prior to the K-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6010 matches up versus the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 vs the K-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and K-5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.