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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 3 years before the ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6010 grades against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic ZS15

 6010 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus 6010

 ZS15 6010 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS15

 6010 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. 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 ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 compared to the ZS15.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and ZS15.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
61
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than others in class (208g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-17 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
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 All around 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $279