Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic LS5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 17 months prior to the LS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6020 matches up against the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 versus the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and LS5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to offer more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.