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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 13 months after the FX580 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6020 grades against the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 6020 FX580 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 FX580 6020 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 6020 FX580 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 vs the FX580.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FX580.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger 6020 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
28
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
26
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 environment proof
 good megapixels (13MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $499