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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 9 months after the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6020 matches up vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic ZS3

 6020 ZS3 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus 6020

 ZS3 6020 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS3

 6020 ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 vs the ZS3.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and ZS3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger 6020 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 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 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 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 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $200