Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FH8

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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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.

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

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.