Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released very close to the FH3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6020 matches up versus the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6020 compared to the FH3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and FH3.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.