Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LX3

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LX3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 6010 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was revealed 9 months later than the LX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6010 matches up versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer measurements 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 LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 versus the LX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and LX3.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6010 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 6010 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher 6010 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.