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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 5 months before the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6010 scores vs the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FP2

 6010 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus 6010

 FP2 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP2

 6010 FP2 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 offers outer 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 FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6010 against the FP2.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.39 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $80