Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 6000
SZ-10 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SZ-10
6000 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 6000
SZ-10 | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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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 |