Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The 6010 was manufactured 5 years prior to the FZ1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6010 matches up vs the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 versus the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and FZ1000 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and FZ1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6010 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind in sensor technology.