Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GF1

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GF1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The 6020 was manufactured 4 months later than the GF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6020 matches up against the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6020 compared to the GF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and GF1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 6020 will give you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.