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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 7 months after the FS15 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6010 scores against the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FS15

 6010 FS15 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus 6010

 FS15 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FS15

 6010 FS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 versus the FS15.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FS15.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher 6010 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-17 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $180