Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-01

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was brought out 7 years after the K-01 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-6 matches up against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 vs the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and K-01.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.