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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced at a similar time to the TS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6020 scores vs the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic TS10

 6020 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus 6020

 TS10 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS10

 6020 TS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has got 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 TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 and the TS10.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and TS10.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to provide greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $279 $249