Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GH4

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GH4, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was launched 5 years earlier than the GH4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6020 matches up versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 versus the GH4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GH4 is 95 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and GH4.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.