Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP1

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 5 months prior to the FP1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6010 scores against the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 vs the FP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and FP1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.