Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FS15
6010 | FS15 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus 6010
FS15 | 6010 |
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Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FS15
6010 | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |