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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was brought out 3 years prior to the FH7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6000 scores against the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FH7

 6000 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus 6000

 FH7 6000 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH7

 6000 FH7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6000 versus the FH7.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FH7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (126g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternate name mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $259 $149