Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6010 was revealed 17 months prior to the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6010 grades versus the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FH5
6010 | FH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 6010
FH5 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH5
6010 | FH5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 and the FH5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and FH5.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called | mju Tough 6010 | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.39 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 price | $0 | $169 |