Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 6000 was released 5 years earlier than the SZ8 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6000 grades versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic SZ8
| 6000 | SZ8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus 6000
| SZ8 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic SZ8
| 6000 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 against the SZ8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and SZ8.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $259 | $275 |