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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FH6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 23 months prior to the FH6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 6020 grades versus the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FH6

 6020 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 6020

 FH6 6020 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH6

 6020 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers 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 FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 versus the FH6.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FH6.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to resolve more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (119g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $129