Olympus 6010 vs Pentax I-10

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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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).

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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.

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

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.