Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Olympus_Stylus_Tough_6010_1.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27_0.jpg)
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The 6010 was brought out 17 months prior to the FH27 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6010 grades versus the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FH27
6010 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 6010
FH27 | 6010 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH27
6010 | FH27 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has outside dimensions 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 FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 and the FH27.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FH27.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine VI |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50C | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $229 |