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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 11 months prior to the S3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6020 matches up against the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic S3

 6020 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus 6020

 S3 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic S3

 6020 S3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 against the S3.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and S3.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to result in greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (122g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Panasonic S3 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (122g)
environment proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic S3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $110