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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic G1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was manufactured 6 months after the G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6010 scores against the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic G1

 6010 G1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus 6010

 G1 6010 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic G1

 6010 G1 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic G1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 vs the G1.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and G1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The 6010 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography info
Panasonic G1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G1 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
61
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
18
can't record video
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-17 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 360 gr (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $0