Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FS25
| 6000 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
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
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 photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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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
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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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)
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)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
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
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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Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
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
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
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic 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 |