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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 months before the FH20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6010 scores against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FH20

 6010 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus 6010

 FH20 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH20

 6010 FH20 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 against the FH20.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and FH20.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
61
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $179