Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH3

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic GH3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was released 4 years earlier than the GH3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6010 scores against the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 vs the GH3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and GH3 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and GH3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GH3 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.