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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 6000 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the GH5S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6000 matches up vs the GH5S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic GH5S

 6000 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus 6000

 GH5S 6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2009More modern by 103 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic GH5S

 6000 GH5S 

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6000 compared to the GH5S.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and GH5S is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and GH5S.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 6000 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-01 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 50 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 440 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $259 $2,498