Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GX8

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the GX8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 6010 scores against the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 offers physical measurements 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 GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 versus the GX8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6010 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.