Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ100

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FZ100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 12 months before the FZ100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6000 scores against the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 features outer 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 FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 against the FZ100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and FZ100.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.