Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH10

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FH10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 4 years prior to the FH10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6010 scores against the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 provides external measurements 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 FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 and the FH10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and FH10.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.