Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G10

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6000 was announced 13 months prior to the G10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6000 scores against the G10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6000 compared to the G10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and G10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6000 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G10 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.