Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced January 2015

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 6000 was released 6 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6000 scores versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic SZ10
6000 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus 6000
SZ10 | 6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 67 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic SZ10
6000 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 against the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and SZ10.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $259 | $200 |