Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Following is a extended review of the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 6010 was brought out 5 months prior to the FP3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6010 scores against the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FP3
| 6010 | FP3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 6010
| FP3 | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP3
| 6010 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 versus the FP3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FP3.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-07-17 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| 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 rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $182 |