Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 19 months prior to the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6020 matches up versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 versus the FX90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FX90.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.