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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 23 months before the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 6020 grades against the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FH8

 6020 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus 6020

 FH8 6020 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH8

 6020 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 and the FH8.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and FH8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to result in more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 122g (0.27 lb) 123g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Type of battery - 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $149