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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 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 FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FZ47, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 17 months prior to the FZ47 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 6020 grades vs the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 FZ47 6020 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 6020 FZ47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 versus the FZ47.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FZ47.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to give you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
28
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
38
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 includes face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition (122g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
42
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (400 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
70
 lighter than competition (122 grams)
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (122g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone port
27
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $379