Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX75

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 11 months before the FX75 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6000 scores vs the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 6000 vs the FX75.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FX75.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.