Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LZ30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6010 scores vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and LZ30.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.