Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

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.

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

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.