Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1 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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- New Model is Panasonic TS2

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 6020 was launched 13 months later than the TS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6020 matches up against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic TS1
6020 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus 6020
TS1 | 6020 |
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Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS1
6020 | TS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 offers physical measurements 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 TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 versus the TS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and TS1.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer 6020 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6020 | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 grams (0.27 lb) | 189 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $279 | $380 |