Nikon P330 vs Olympus 6010

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 and Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was manufactured 3 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P330 scores vs the 6010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 and Olympus 6010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P330 versus the 6010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and 6010.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P330 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher P330 will have an edge in sensor technology.