Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS25

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 6 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6010 matches up against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6010 and the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and FS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.