Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the 6000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-1 scores versus the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 offers external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-1 against the 6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and 6000 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and 6000.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6000 will resolve more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.