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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 13 months after the FZ28 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6020 matches up versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FZ28

 6020 FZ28 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 6020

 FZ28 6020 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ28

 6020 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 vs the FZ28.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 6020 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $599