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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was brought out 6 months later than the TS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6000 grades against the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic TS1

 6000 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus 6000

 TS1 6000 

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS1

 6000 TS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 vs the TS1.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and TS1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-27
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $259 $380