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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 3 years prior to the SZ1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6010 scores versus the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic SZ1

 6010 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus 6010

 SZ1 6010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ1

 6010 SZ1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 provides outer measurements 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 SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 compared to the SZ1.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and SZ1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-17 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $179