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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 6 months earlier than the FP3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6000 grades against the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FP3

 6000 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 6000

 FP3 6000 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FP3

 6000 FP3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 comes with physical dimensions 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 FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6000 vs the FP3.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FP3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 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
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 1 1
Retail cost $259 $182