Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 4 years before the ZS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 6010 scores against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 features physical dimensions 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 ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 against the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and ZS25.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.