Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and the Olympus Stylus Tough 6010, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 was introduced in January 2009 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
      4. Advantage of Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Panasonic FX580
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 over Olympus Stylus Tough 6010.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3968 x 2976
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 125 mm vs 102 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3.6x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.5
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 1/4 sec
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Lighter 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) vs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

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      Panasonic FX700
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      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH22
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      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS3
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      10 MP

      Canon SD4000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

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      Panasonic TS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Casio EX-Z280
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm Z30
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Pentax WG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony T99
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Fujifilm Z35
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony S930
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FH10
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      Olympus 6010
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.1
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 2 cm
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 45 MB

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      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic ZS200
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm S8500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm S9200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB45 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger battery pack and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 comes with LI-50C battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 has a single xD Picture Card/microSD card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and 4.00 m on Olympus Stylus Tough 6010..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87") and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 body has dimensions of 95 x 63 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.48 x 0.87"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and give them scores of 50 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Olympus Stylus Tough 6010

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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