Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic L10

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic L10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was brought out 20 months after the L10 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6010 grades vs the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 against the L10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and L10 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and L10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus 6010 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent 6010 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.