Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS15

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FS15, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 13 months after the FS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6020 grades against the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the FS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and FS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 6020 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.