Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH5

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.