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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
Panasonic FH6
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FH6

 6000 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 6000

 FH6 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH6

 6000 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (119 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
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