Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 6000 was announced 24 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 6000 matches up versus the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic ZS7
6000 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus 6000
ZS7 | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS7
6000 | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6000 versus the ZS7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and ZS7.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS7 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6000 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $259 | $350 |