Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ300

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FZ300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 6 years prior to the FZ300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6020 grades versus the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 compared to the FZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and FZ300.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 6020 to resolve extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.