Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH25

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH25, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 11 months before the FH25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6020 scores versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 vs the FH25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and FH25.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.