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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic S3

 6000 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus 6000

 S3 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic S3

 6000 S3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

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

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (117 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic S3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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