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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
Panasonic TS25
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic TS25

 6000 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus 6000

 TS25 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS25

 6000 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

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

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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