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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic LS5

 6010 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus 6010

 LS5 6010 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic LS5

 6010 LS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (126g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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