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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZR1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was revealed 7 months after the ZR1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6020 scores versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic ZR1

 6020 ZR1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 6020

 ZR1 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZR1

 6020 ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 6020 and the ZR1.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to result in extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 6020 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
weather sealing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $280