Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FS7

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FS7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was revealed 7 months after the FS7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6010 matches up vs the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 has external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 against the FS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FS7.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6010 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 6010 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 6010 provides a benefit in sensor technology.