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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic S1H, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and S1H (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 6020 was manufactured 10 years prior to the S1H and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6020 matches up against the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic S1H

 6020 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus 6020

 S1H 6020 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2010Fresher by 116 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic S1H

 6020 S1H 

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 6020 and the S1H.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and S1H is 95 and 52 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and S1H.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1H will show extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (122g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (400 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 5952x3988
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $279 $3,998