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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close but the 6020 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was manufactured 7 years before the G85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6020 grades versus the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic G85

 6020 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus 6020

 G85 6020 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2010Fresher by 80 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic G85

 6020 G85 

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys external measurements 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 G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 versus the G85.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and G85.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G85 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G85 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (122g)
weather proof
good MP (13MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-G80
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 505 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $900