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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic XS1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 3 years prior to the XS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6020 matches up versus the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic XS1

 6020 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 6020

 XS1 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic XS1

 6020 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features outside 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 against the XS1.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 photos
Battery format - 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $130