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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6010 was manufactured 5 months later than the P70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6010 grades vs the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax P70

 6010 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus 6010

 P70 6010 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax P70

 6010 P70 
AnnouncedJuly 2009March 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 vs the P70.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and P70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Pentax P70 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax P70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax Optio P70
Other name mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-17 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $200