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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic F5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 3 years prior to the F5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 6020 grades against the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic F5

 6020 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus 6020

 F5 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic F5

 6020 F5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the F5.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and F5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to give you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Panasonic F5 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (121g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.27 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" 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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $279 $100