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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced within a month of the FH22 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6020 grades versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FH22

 6020 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus 6020

 FH22 6020 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH22

 6020 FH22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 versus the FH22.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FH22.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
has touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $200