Olympus E-420 vs Olympus 6010

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-420 and Olympus 6010, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was revealed 12 months before the 6010 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-420 matches up vs the 6010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus E-420 and Olympus 6010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-420 compared to the 6010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and 6010 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and 6010.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 6010 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.