Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6010

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 4 years after the 6010 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-1 grades against the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has got external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 and the 6010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and 6010 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and 6010.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.