Leica S2 vs Olympus 6010

Below, we are contrasting the Leica S2 and Olympus 6010, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and 6010 (12MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and 6010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S2 was released 9 months before the 6010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2 grades versus the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica S2 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica S2 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica S2 enjoys physical dimensions of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Leica S2 and Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S2 against the 6010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and 6010 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and 6010.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica S2 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.