Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 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
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 6000 was manufactured 4 years before the TS25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6000 scores vs the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic TS25
6000 | TS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus 6000
TS25 | 6000 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS25
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has got exterior 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) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 versus the TS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TS25.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6000 | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2013-01-07 |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $259 | $180 |