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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FH1

 6000 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus 6000

 FH1 6000 

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH1

 6000 FH1 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Other name mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $259 $150