Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus 6000 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 6000 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was revealed 19 months earlier than the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6000 grades against the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 versus the XZ-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The 6000 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The older 6000 will be behind in sensor tech.