Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP1
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
26
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
(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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FP1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6020 was introduced around the same time to the FP1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6020 scores vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FP1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus 6020
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Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FP1
| 6020 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 and the FP1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FP1.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to resolve extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $279 | $153 |