Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 6000 was manufactured 6 months after the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6000 matches up versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic FZ28
6000 | FZ28 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 6000
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FZ28
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 features outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 and the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and FZ28.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $259 | $599 |