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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed within a month of the FP8 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6010 matches up against the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FP8

 6010 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus 6010

 FP8 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP8

 6010 FP8 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 against the FP8.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FP8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Alternate name mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-17 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $300