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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZS200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6010 matches up versus the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic ZS200

 6010 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus 6010

 ZS200 6010 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 104 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS200

 6010 ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 and the ZS200.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and ZS200 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and ZS200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6010 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 340 grams (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $800