Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was announced 4 years prior to the SZ3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6000 grades vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic SZ3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus 6000
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic SZ3
6000 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6000 compared to the SZ3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and SZ3.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $259 | $150 |