Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP3

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FP3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed very close to the FP3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6020 matches up versus the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 compared to the FP3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FP3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.