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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic G2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The 6010 was unveiled 12 months prior to the G2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6010 matches up versus the G2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic G2

 6010 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus 6010

 G2 6010 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic G2

 6010 G2 

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 versus the G2.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and G2 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and G2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The 6010 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Panasonic G2 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
61
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (428g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
61
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
includes mic support
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (428g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic G2
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-17 2010-07-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $1,000