Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 3 years before the FH6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6010 grades against the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 provides physical 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 FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 against the FH6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FH6.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.