Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-860

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus TG-860, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 6 years before the TG-860 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6010 scores versus the TG-860 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has outside measurements 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 TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 and the TG-860.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and TG-860 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and TG-860.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.