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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 20 months prior to the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6010 matches up vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax RS1500

 6010 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus 6010

 RS1500 6010 
ReleasedMarch 2011July 2009More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax RS1500

 6010 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer dimensions 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 RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 compared to the RS1500.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and RS1500.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RS1500 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography details
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax Optio RS1500
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $150