Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6010 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 features outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 against the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.