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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6010 and Pentax S1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 19 months earlier than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6010 matches up versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax S1

 6010 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 6010

 S1 6010 
RevealedMarch 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax S1

 6010 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 and Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 against the S1.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax S1 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Pentax S1
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax Optio S1
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2011-03-02
Physical type 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 157 gr (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 Overall 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $174