Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 24 months prior to the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5010 matches up against the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 against the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and FH6.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.