Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FP5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 17 months before the FP5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6010 matches up against the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6010 compared to the FP5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and FP5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.