Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH4

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic GH4, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 6010 was introduced 5 years before the GH4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6010 grades versus the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 vs the GH4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and GH4 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and GH4.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6010 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GH4 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.