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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 3 years prior to the TS20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 6010 scores vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic TS20

 6010 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus 6010

 TS20 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS20

 6010 TS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 6010 against the TS20.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and TS20.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-17 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $179