Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS50

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.