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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 13 months later than the FX48 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6020 matches up vs the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FX48

 6020 FX48 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus 6020

 FX48 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX48

 6020 FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6020 against the FX48.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FX48.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent 6020 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $325