Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K-x

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was launched 5 months prior to the K-x so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6010 scores vs the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior 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-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 against the K-x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and K-x.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 6010 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder.