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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 3 years before the 3D1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6000 grades against the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic 3D1

 6000 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus 6000

 3D1 6000 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2009Newer by 28 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic 3D1

 6000 3D1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 and the 3D1.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic 3D1 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $259 $670