Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced at a similar time to the ZR1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6000 scores against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 features 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 against the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and ZR1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.