Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
- Released February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FZ28
6020 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 6020
FZ28 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ28
6020 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |