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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was announced 4 years earlier than the XS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 matches up versus the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic XS1

 6000 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 6000

 XS1 6000 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic XS1

 6000 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 6000 versus the XS1.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and XS1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $259 $130