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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the FH1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6010 scores vs the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FH1

 6010 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus 6010

 FH1 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH1

 6010 FH1 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6010 and the FH1.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and FH1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
61
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2010-01-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $150