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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 19 months before the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 6000 scores vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FX78

 6000 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus 6000

 FX78 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FX78

 6000 FX78 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6000 against the FX78.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FX78.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX78 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $259 $210