Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ60

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ60, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FZ60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6020 scores versus the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has got physical 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 FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 vs the FZ60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and FZ60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.