Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was brought out 4 years before the GF6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6010 scores vs the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 vs the GF6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and GF6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6010 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.