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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(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
Panasonic FX78
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FX78

 6010 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus 6010

 FX78 6010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FX78

 6010 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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