Olympus 6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The 6000 was released 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6000 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 features external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 6000 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.