Olympus 1 vs Olympus 6010

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 1 vs Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 4 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 scores versus the 6010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 features external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 compared to the 6010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and 6010 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and 6010.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 1 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The newer 1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.