Olympus 6010 vs Pentax ist DS2

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 6010 vs Pentax ist DS2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was manufactured 3 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6010 grades against the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and ist DS2 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and ist DS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus 6010 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 6010 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.