Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 6010

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-400 and Olympus 6010, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was announced 3 years prior to the 6010 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-400 matches up against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 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).

Examine the Olympus E-400 and Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 and the 6010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and 6010 is 77 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and 6010.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-400 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 6010 will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.