Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G5

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and G5 (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The 6000 was revealed 4 years before the G5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6000 matches up versus the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 and the G5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and G5 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and G5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G5 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor technology.