Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 11 months prior to the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6010 scores versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has outside 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 Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 vs the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and WX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.