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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Pentax K10D
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax K10D

 6010 K10D 
RevealedJuly 2009December 2006Newer by 32 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus 6010

 K10D 6010 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax K10D

 6010 K10D 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Pentax K10D Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
Pentax K10D Landscape photography features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Pentax K10D Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax K10D
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