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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 13 months after the FS25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6020 scores vs the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FS25

 6020 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus 6020

 FS25 6020 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FS25

 6020 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should 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") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6020 compared to the FS25.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FS25.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to give you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 6020 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $230