Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6000 was revealed 10 years before the FZ1000 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6000 grades versus the FZ1000 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus 6000
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Introduced | February 2019 | July 2009 | More recent by 117 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 features physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 compared to the FZ1000 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FZ1000 II is 94 and 55 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and FZ1000 II.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6000 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2019-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
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 | - | 350 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $259 | $898 |