Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Announced November 2013

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic LF1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The 6010 was revealed 5 years prior to the LF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6010 matches up vs the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic LF1
6010 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus 6010
LF1 | 6010 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic LF1
6010 | LF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 against the LF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and LF1.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The 6010 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Also called | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-17 | 2013-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | - | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $500 |