Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look closer at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GM5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6020 grades vs the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 vs the GM5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and GM5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and GM5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will show more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.