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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6000 matches up against the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic ZS80

 6000 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus 6000

 ZS80 6000 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2009Newer by 105 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS80

 6000 ZS80 

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 versus the ZS80.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and ZS80 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 327 grams (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $259 $448