Canon D10 vs Olympus 6010

Let's look closer at the Canon D10 and Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released within a month of the 6010 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D10 grades versus the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D10 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 and Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D10 vs the 6010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and 6010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and 6010.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.