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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 4 years before the XZ-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6010 matches up against the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus XZ-10

 6010 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus 6010

 XZ-10 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-10

 6010 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6010 vs the XZ-10.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and XZ-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (221g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (221g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $428