Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FZ200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6010 scores versus the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 has got physical dimensions 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 FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 versus the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and FZ200.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.