Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 6010

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus 6010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 6 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 II grades vs the 6010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus 6010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the 6010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and 6010 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and 6010.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.