Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 6010 and Pentax K10D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

The 6010 was launched 2 years after the K10D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6010 matches up versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax K10D
6010 | K10D | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | December 2006 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus 6010
K10D | 6010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax K10D
6010 | K10D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 features outside 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) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6010 and Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6010 compared to the K10D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and K10D.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus 6010 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent 6010 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Pentax K10D |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-07-17 | 2006-12-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 793 gr (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-50C | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $700 |