Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2003
- Renewed by Olympus E-3
(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
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus 6000
E-1 | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus E-1
6000 | E-1 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | November 2003 | Newer by 68 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 134k | Clearer display (+96k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus 6000
E-1 | 6000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-1 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2003-11-29 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 134 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 735g (1.62 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $259 |