Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 18 months prior to the FP5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6000 matches up against the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 6000 vs the FP5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FP5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.