Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 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
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
(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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
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 type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic G1
| 6010 | G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 | January 2009 | Same 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.
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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic 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 |