Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 3 years before the ZS25 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6020 scores vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 and the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and ZS25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.