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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 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 FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FX90

 6020 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 6020

 FX90 6020 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX90

 6020 FX90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (122g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
features focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Alternate name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.27 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $227