Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6010

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 20 months after the 6010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L24 matches up versus the 6010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 against the 6010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and 6010.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L24 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern L24 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.