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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 24 months earlier than the TS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6020 grades vs the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic TS20

 6020 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus 6020

 TS20 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS20

 6020 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. 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) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the TS20.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and TS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
27
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (122g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $179