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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6010 matches up vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic XS1

 6010 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 6010

 XS1 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic XS1

 6010 XS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 and the XS1.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and XS1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $130