Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FX75, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 6010 was brought out 10 months earlier than the FX75 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 6010 grades against the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FX75
6010 | FX75 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus 6010
FX75 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FX75
6010 | FX75 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 provides physical 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) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 6010 vs the FX75.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and FX75.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6010 | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-17 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $139 |