Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic G85

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and G85 (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was released 8 years before the G85 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6000 grades versus the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 versus the G85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and G85 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and G85.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6000 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G85 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.