Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH22

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH22, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was announced 5 months before the FH22 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6010 scores vs the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 and the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and FH22.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.