Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS2
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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In this article, we are looking at the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 6020 grades against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic TS2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 6020
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Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS2
| 6020 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers outer 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 TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 versus the TS2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and TS2.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to produce greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
lighter than average (122g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Other name | mju Tough 6020 | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 122g (0.27 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
| 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 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $350 |