Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 6 months before the FH1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6000 grades vs the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 versus the FH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FH1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.