Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6010

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 6010, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 6 months earlier than the 6010 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-3010 scores vs the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 vs the 6010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and 6010 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and 6010.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.