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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was launched 5 years earlier than the G6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 scores vs the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic G6

 FE-5010 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus FE-5010

 G6 FE-5010 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G6

 FE-5010 G6 

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the G6.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and G6 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and G6.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G6 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G6
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $750