Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX48

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 6 months later than the FX48 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6010 grades vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 and the FX48.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and FX48.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.