Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS15
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21 Overall
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34 Features
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6000 was manufactured 6 months after the FS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6000 scores against the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FS15
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus 6000
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Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FS15
| 6000 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 features outside measurements 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 FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 vs the FS15.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and FS15.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FS15 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2009-01-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179g (0.39 pounds) | 136g (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $259 | $180 |