Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic LZ30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the LZ30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6000 grades versus the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got 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) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 and the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and LZ30.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.