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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 6 months prior to the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6010 scores against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax I-10

 6010 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus 6010

 I-10 6010 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax I-10

 6010 I-10 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 and the I-10.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and I-10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Pentax I-10
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-17 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50C D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $310