Olympus 6010 vs Pentax X70

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax X70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 months later than the X70 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6010 matches up against the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has got 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) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 and the X70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and X70.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.