Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GF7

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic GF7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was introduced 6 years prior to the GF7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6010 grades vs the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 features physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 against the GF7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and GF7 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and GF7.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6010 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind in sensor technology.