Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G9

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic G9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and G9 (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 6000 was revealed 9 years before the G9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6000 grades vs the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 versus the G9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and G9 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and G9.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will show extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.