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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic ZR1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out very close to the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6010 grades vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic ZR1

 6010 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 6010

 ZR1 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZR1

 6010 ZR1 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6010 compared to the ZR1.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-17 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $280