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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6010 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6010 matches up vs the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic ZS10

 6010 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus 6010

 ZS10 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS10

 6010 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the ZS10.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and ZS10.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
61
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-17 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $350