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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic F5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 4 years earlier than the F5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6010 scores vs the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic F5

 6010 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus 6010

 F5 6010 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic F5

 6010 F5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the F5.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and F5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Alternate name mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $100