Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic SZ8
6020 | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus 6020
SZ8 | 6020 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic SZ8
6020 | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |