Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6010

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 6 months later than the 6010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7040 scores against the 6010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 compared to the 6010.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and 6010.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.