Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6010

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6010, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was brought out 3 months earlier than the 6010 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-30 scores vs the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 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 ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-30 vs the 6010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and 6010 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and 6010.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-30 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.