Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX580

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

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.