Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LX10

Following is a extended review of the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was unveiled 8 years prior to the LX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6010 matches up against the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 6010 vs the LX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and LX10 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and LX10.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6010 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.