Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched about the same time to the FP8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6000 grades against the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has got outside 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 FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 versus the FP8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FP8.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.