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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS35 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6000 grades against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic ZS35

 6000 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus 6000

 ZS35 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS35

 6000 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6000 vs the ZS35.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and ZS35.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $259 $300