Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G9

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic G9, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and G9 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was revealed 8 years prior to the G9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6020 grades versus the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 versus the G9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and G9 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and G9.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G9 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind in sensor technology.