Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S1

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 18 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6000 scores versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has physical 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 S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6000 and the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and S1.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.