Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic TS6
FE-3010 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus FE-3010
TS6 | FE-3010 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic TS6
FE-3010 | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $140 | $300 |