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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FH3

 6020 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 6020

 FH3 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH3

 6020 FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (122g)
weather proof
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $160