Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2011

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 6010 was released 24 months earlier than the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 6010 grades vs the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic LS5
6010 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus 6010
LS5 | 6010 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic LS5
6010 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 vs the LS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and LS5.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Also called | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-17 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 photographs |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | LI-50C | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $294 |