Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FS12, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 6020 was manufactured 10 months later than the FS12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6020 grades vs the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FS12
| 6020 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus 6020
| FS12 | 6020 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FS12
| 6020 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 6020 and the FS12.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FS12.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 6020 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Alternative name | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| 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 | 122g (0.27 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $279 | $228 |