Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LS5

Following is a extended review of the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the LS5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6000 grades against the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 offers physical 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) while the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 versus the LS5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and LS5.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.