Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH27

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.