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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 5 months before the FZ100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6020 matches up versus the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 FZ100 6020 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 6020 FZ100 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6020 compared to the FZ100.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FZ100.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to result in more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
28
 good  resolution (13 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
54
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (122g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
58
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (13 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography advice
70
 lighter than competition in class (122g)
 weather proofing
 good  resolution (13MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (540g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (13 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
51
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (122g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
64
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external mic jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $500