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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 3 years before the SZ7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6000 scores vs the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic SZ7

 6000 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus 6000

 SZ7 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic SZ7

 6000 SZ7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has outside 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 compared to the SZ7.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and SZ7.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic SZ7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 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 - 220 shots
Battery form - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $259 $199