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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was brought out 6 months prior to the FH20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6000 matches up against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FH20

 6000 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus 6000

 FH20 6000 

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH20

 6000 FH20 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has got outer 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 FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 and the FH20.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and FH20.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $259 $179