Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LX100

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic LX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was released 6 years before the LX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6010 matches up vs the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 and the LX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and LX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.