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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GH1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was unveiled 7 months after the GH1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 6020 grades vs the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic GH1

 6020 GH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus 6020

 GH1 6020 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GH1

 6020 GH1 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6020 versus the GH1.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and GH1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 6020 will offer more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 6020 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography information
Panasonic GH1 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
72
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 385g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $949