Olympus 6010 vs Pentax RZ10

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6010 and Pentax RZ10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 24 months earlier than the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6010 matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 and Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6010 compared to the RZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and RZ10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.