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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 7 months earlier than the 8010 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6000 grades versus the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus 8010

 6000 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus 6000

 8010 6000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus 8010

 6000 8010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 vs the 8010.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and 8010 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and 8010.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (245g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging info
Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (245g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $259 $600