Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic FZ28
6010 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 6010
FZ28 | 6010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic FZ28
6010 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |