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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 3 years prior to the FZ200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6020 grades against the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FZ200

 6020 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus 6020

 FZ200 6020 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ200

 6020 FZ200 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the FZ200.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
27
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (540 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (122g)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
great battery power (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
63
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $499