Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.