Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.