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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 3 years before the TS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6000 grades vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic TS3

 6000 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus 6000

 TS3 6000 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS3

 6000 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 vs the TS3.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and TS3.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $259 $380