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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 11 months earlier than the FH27 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6020 scores vs the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FH27

 6020 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 6020

 FH27 6020 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH27

 6020 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 compared to the FH27.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and FH27.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to deliver more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proof
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $229