Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6010 grades against the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 compared to the ZS20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.