Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 7 years before the TS6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 versus the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TS6 is 97 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and TS6.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.