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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 6 months after the FS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6000 scores versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FS25

 6000 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus 6000

 FS25 6000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FS25

 6000 FS25 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 versus the FS25.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FS25.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FS25 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $259 $230