Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic LZ30

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 6000 was introduced 4 years prior to the LZ20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 scores versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic LZ20
6000 | LZ20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus 6000
LZ20 | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic LZ20
6000 | LZ20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 6000 versus the LZ20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and LZ20 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and LZ20.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $259 | $250 |