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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6010 and Pentax Q7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 6010 was announced 5 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6010 matches up against the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax Q7

 6010 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus 6010

 Q7 6010 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2009More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax Q7

 6010 Q7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 6010 and the Q7.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and Q7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The 6010 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than others (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (250 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax Q7
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-17 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options - P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $480