Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 6010 was introduced 6 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6010 scores against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic SZ10
6010 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus 6010
SZ10 | 6010 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | July 2009 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ10
6010 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 compared to the SZ10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and SZ10.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-17 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50C | - |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $200 |