Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 6010

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 6010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 10 months later than the 6010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P2 matches up against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 and the 6010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and 6010 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and 6010.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P2 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern E-P2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.