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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 7 months after the FZ28 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6010 grades against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FZ28

 6010 FZ28 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 6010

 FZ28 6010 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FZ28

 6010 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have 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") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 compared to the FZ28.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and FZ28.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 6010 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 6010 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-17 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 179 grams (0.39 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $599