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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus 6000
(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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 20 months later than the 6000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 6000

 SZ-10 6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SZ-10

 6000 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 6000

 SZ-10 6000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 versus the 6000.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and 6000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and 6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Olympus 6000 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (215g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $259