Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6010 was manufactured 24 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6010 scores vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Panasonic ZS7
6010 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus 6010
ZS7 | 6010 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Panasonic ZS7
6010 | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 vs the ZS7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and ZS7.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called as | mju Tough 6010 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 ID | LI-50C | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $350 |