Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic TS10
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus 6010
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Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS10
6010 | TS10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |