Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax Q10
| 6010 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus 6010
| Q10 | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax Q10
| 6010 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Pentax Q10 |
| Also called | mju Tough 6010 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-07-17 | 2012-09-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 grams (0.39 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50C | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $0 | $350 |