Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic GX7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GX7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6020 matches up against the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 compared to the GX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and GX7.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX7 will offer extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.