Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G6

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic G6, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was revealed 4 years earlier than the G6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 6010 scores versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6010 compared to the G6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and G6 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and G6.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6010 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.