Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3 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
- Released July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FH3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 6000
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Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH3
6000 | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also called as | mju Tough 6000 | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $259 | $160 |