Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GM5

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GM5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The 6010 was brought out 6 years prior to the GM5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6010 scores against the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 features physical dimensions 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 GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 vs the GM5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and GM5.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.