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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out 5 months before the 6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7000 matches up versus the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus 6000

 7000 6000 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus 7000

 6000 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 6000

 7000 6000 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7000 against the 6000.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and 6000.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 7000 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Olympus 6000
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
32
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called mju 7000 mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $259