Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic SZ7
6000 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus 6000
SZ7 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic SZ7
6000 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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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 |