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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The 6000 was revealed 2 months after the ZS1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6000 scores against the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic ZS1

 6000 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus 6000

 ZS1 6000 

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS1

 6000 ZS1 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 versus the ZS1.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and ZS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The 6000 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $259 $0