Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH5

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FH5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was brought out 11 months before the FH5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6020 matches up versus the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 6020 versus the FH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FH5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to resolve extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.