Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S2

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic S2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 23 months prior to the S2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6020 matches up versus the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and S2.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.