Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS5

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was announced 5 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6010 matches up versus the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 and the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and TS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.