Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS15

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 3 years before the ZS15 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6020 scores vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and ZS15.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to resolve more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.