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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 2 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the 6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus 6000

 SZ-12 6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SZ-12

 6000 SZ-12 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus 6000

 SZ-12 6000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 and the 6000.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and 6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and 6000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
40
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography factors
Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus SZ-12Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $259