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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6010 grades versus the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic SZ7

 6010 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus 6010

 SZ7 6010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ7

 6010 SZ7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 features outside 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 versus the SZ7.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and SZ7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic SZ7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-17 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $199