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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic ZS7

 6000 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus 6000

 ZS7 6000 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS7

 6000 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (218g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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