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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TS4 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6010 grades versus the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic TS4

 6010 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 6010

 TS4 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS4

 6010 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 compared to the TS4.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and TS4.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-17 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Form of battery - 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 1 1
Cost at release $0 $399