Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 6 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7010 matches up vs the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 and the TS6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and TS6.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.