Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ35

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 12 months prior to the FZ35 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6000 matches up vs the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 vs the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FZ35.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ35 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.