Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS12

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 3 months later than the FS12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 6000 matches up versus the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6000 vs the FS12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and FS12.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FS12 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.