Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-r

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 6010 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was brought out 20 months earlier than the K-r which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 6010 scores vs the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should 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") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6010 and the K-r.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and K-r.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The 6010 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.