Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 6010 was brought out 12 months before the FX700 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6010 matches up versus the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FX700
6010 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 6010
FX700 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FX700
6010 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 features external 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 against the FX700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and FX700.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Also called | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-17 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-50C | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $399 |