Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FX90, 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 FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 3 years earlier than the FX90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6010 grades vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 against the FX90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and FX90.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.