Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH5

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6000 was launched 18 months prior to the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6000 grades vs the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 offers external measurements 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 FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 against the FH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and FH5.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.