Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was launched 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6010 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer 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) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The 6010 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more aged 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.