Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 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
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FX78, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 6010 was announced 18 months before the FX78 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6010 grades vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FX78
6010 | FX78 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus 6010
FX78 | 6010 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FX78
6010 | FX78 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the FX78.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and FX78.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Other name | mju Tough 6010 | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-17 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 200 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50C | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $210 |