Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 6000 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FX700 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6000 scores vs the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FX700
6000 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 6000
FX700 | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FX700
6000 | FX700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6000 against the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and FX700.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Also called as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $259 | $399 |