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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6000 grades versus the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 6000 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus 6000

 ZS50 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS50

 6000 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 versus the ZS50.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS50 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
61
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography information
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (243g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called mju Tough 6000 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $259 $350