Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP2 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6000 was brought out 6 months before the FP2 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6000 grades vs the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FP2
| 6000 | FP2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus 6000
| FP2 | 6000 |
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Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FP2
| 6000 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 compared to the FP2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FP2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Alternative name | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $259 | $80 |