Olympus 6010 vs Samsung GX-10

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 6010 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6010 was revealed 2 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6010 grades vs the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 provides outer measurements 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 Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 6010 compared to the GX-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 6010 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 6010 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.