Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL2 was introduced 20 months after the 6010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL2 matches up against the 6010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 against the 6010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and 6010 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and 6010.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL2 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.