Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic S2

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic S2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 3 years prior to the S2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6010 scores against the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 vs the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and S2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.