Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 7 years before the FZ300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6010 grades versus the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has external 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6010 vs the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.