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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 5 months earlier than the FX700 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6020 grades versus the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FX700

 6020 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 6020

 FX700 6020 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX700

 6020 FX700 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 vs the FX700.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FX700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to give greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
28
decent MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $399