Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6010, both Waterproof cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 6 months after the 6010 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the 6010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and 6010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and 6010.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.