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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic 3D1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 21 months earlier than the 3D1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6020 grades against the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic 3D1

 6020 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus 6020

 3D1 6020 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2010More modern by 21 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic 3D1

 6020 3D1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the 3D1.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and 3D1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to produce extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $670