Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FZ47, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FZ47 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6000 scores against the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides outer 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 FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 6000 and the FZ47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and FZ47 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and FZ47.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ47 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.