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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XZ-10 was unveiled 13 months after the FH6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores vs the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FH6

 XZ-10 FH6 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FH6 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH6

 XZ-10 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 and the FH6.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and FH6.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 photographs 280 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $428 $129