Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 6010

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 6010, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was launched 20 months earlier than the 6010 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-510 scores versus the 6010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 has got physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-510 vs the 6010.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and 6010 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and 6010.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6010 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.