Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GF2

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was announced 20 months prior to the GF2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6000 matches up vs the GF2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 against the GF2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and GF2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and GF2.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF2 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.