Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FX90

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 3 years prior to the FX90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6000 grades against the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 provides external 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 FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 against the FX90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FX90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.