Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6000 was introduced 3 years before the FH6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6000 matches up versus the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FH6
6000 | FH6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 6000
FH6 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH6
6000 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 offers exterior 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 FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6000 compared to the FH6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FH6.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Other name | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2012-01-09 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 pounds) | 119g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 280 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $259 | $129 |