Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FZ200
6020 | FZ200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus 6020
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ200
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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).
Analyze the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |