Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ300

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 7 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 6000 grades vs the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 versus the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ300 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor technology.