Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP7

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the FP7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6020 scores against the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 compared to the FP7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and FP7.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to give you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.