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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very close but the 6000 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was launched 5 years before the LF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6000 grades vs the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic LF1

 6000 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus 6000

 LF1 6000 
RevealedNovember 2013July 2009More modern by 53 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic LF1

 6000 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 6000 compared to the LF1.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and LF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
36
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic LF1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $259 $500