Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G9

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G9, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 6010 was unveiled 9 years prior to the G9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6010 matches up vs the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. 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 Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 and the G9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and G9 is 94 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and G9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G9 will give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.