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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6020 grades against the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic SZ8

 6020 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus 6020

 SZ8 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic SZ8

 6020 SZ8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 against the SZ8.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and SZ8.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition (122g)
weather proof
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition (159 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic SZ8
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $275