Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was manufactured 3 months later than the 6000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z280 grades against the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus 6000
EX-Z280 | 6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Casio EX-Z280
6000 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6000
EX-Z280 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the 6000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and 6000.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z280 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $259 |