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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FH25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 17 months earlier than the FH25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6010 grades versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FH25

 6010 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 6010

 FH25 6010 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH25

 6010 FH25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 against the FH25.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and FH25.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $180