Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic FZ70

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FZ70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 4 years before the FZ70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6020 grades against the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 versus the FZ70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and FZ70.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.