Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a complete review of the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 4 years before the Q10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6010 matches up against the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 6010 versus the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and Q10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.