Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic F5

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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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.

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

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.