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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 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 TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 6 months before the TS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6010 matches up vs the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic TS10

 6010 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus 6010

 TS10 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS10

 6010 TS10 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior 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 TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 against the TS10.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TS10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
61
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-17 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.39 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $249