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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 3 years before the TS25 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6020 scores versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic TS25

 6020 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus 6020

 TS25 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS25

 6020 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with physical 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 TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6020 vs the TS25.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and TS25.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (144g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Price at release $279 $180