Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 6 months prior to the FH3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6000 scores against the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 compared to the FH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and FH3.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.