Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 6000

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 2 years after the 6000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and 6000.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.