Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 18 months before the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6000 matches up against the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 6000 versus the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and S3.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.