Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP3

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.