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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
Panasonic G7
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic G7

 6000 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus 6000

 G7 6000 
AnnouncedMay 2015July 2009Newer by 71 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic G7

 6000 G7 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

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

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G7 Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging info
Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic G7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
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