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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was announced 3 years prior to the TS4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6000 scores against the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic TS4

 6000 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 6000

 TS4 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS4

 6000 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 compared to the TS4.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TS4.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS4 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery power (310 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $259 $399