Olympus 6010 vs Sony S2000

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 5 months before the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6010 grades vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 vs the S2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and S2000.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 6010 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.