Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 6010 was announced 4 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6010 matches up against the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax WG-10
6010 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus 6010
WG-10 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax WG-10
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 vs the WG-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and WG-10.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Pentax WG-10 |
Other name | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-17 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 0.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50C | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $0 |