Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a complete review of the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 7 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6000 scores against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 versus the ZS60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor innovation.