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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
89
Overall
70

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 6010 was brought out 8 years before the GH5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6010 grades vs the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic GH5

 6010 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus 6010

 GH5 6010 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2009Fresher by 90 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic GH5

 6010 GH5 

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 vs the GH5.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and GH5 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and GH5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6010 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GH5 will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery life (410 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Alternative name mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-17 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
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 range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 725g (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $0 $1,298