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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 4 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-15 grades versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus 6000

 SZ-15 6000 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2009Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SZ-15

 6000 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus 6000

 SZ-15 6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 versus the 6000.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and 6000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and 6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternate name - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $259