Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6
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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-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 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
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
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.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FH6
6010 | FH6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 6010
FH6 | 6010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FH6
6010 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Also called as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-17 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 280 photographs |
Type of battery | - | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $129 |