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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was announced 5 years prior to the GM1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6000 matches up versus the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic GM1

 6000 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus 6000

 GM1 6000 
RevealedDecember 2013July 2009More recent by 54 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic GM1

 6000 GM1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has external dimensions 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 GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 6000 compared to the GM1.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and GM1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and GM1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (204g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography details
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Alternate name mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-01 2013-12-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/50 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $259 $750