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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 5 years before the TS6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6020 matches up versus the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic TS6

 6020 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus 6020

 TS6 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 59 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS6

 6020 TS6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6020 versus the TS6.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and TS6.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proof
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
73
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 shots
Battery form - 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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $300