Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6010

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 20 months later than the 6010 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades versus the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 features outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 vs the 6010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and 6010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and 6010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.