Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6000 grades versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6000 compared to the ZS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and ZS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS20 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.