Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH3

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The 6020 was announced 3 years prior to the GH3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6020 matches up against the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6020 compared to the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GH3 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will offer you more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.