Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 6010

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 6010, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-520 was revealed 11 months earlier than the 6010 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-520 grades vs the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 has got outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-520 versus the 6010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and 6010 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and 6010.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-520 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6010 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.