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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic ZS50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 6 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6010 grades vs the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic ZS50

 6010 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus 6010

 ZS50 6010 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 66 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS50

 6010 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has physical measurements 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 ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 6010 vs the ZS50.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and ZS50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 6010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-17 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 179g (0.39 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery form - 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
Cost at launch $0 $350