Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 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)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Announced May 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic G6

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and G7 (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

The 6000 was introduced 6 years before the G7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6000 grades versus the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic G7
6000 | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus 6000
G7 | 6000 | |||
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Announced | May 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 71 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic G7
6000 | G7 |
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 offers physical dimensions 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 G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic G7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 and the G7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and G7 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and G7.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G7 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Also called as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2015-05-19 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $259 | $800 |