Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 6000 was introduced 4 years prior to the F5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6000 grades vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic F5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus 6000
F5 | 6000 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic F5
6000 | F5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 compared to the F5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and F5.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $259 | $100 |