Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 18 months after the 6010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the 6010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has sizing 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the 6010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and 6010 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and 6010.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.