Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS40

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS40 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6020 grades against the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6020 compared to the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and ZS40.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.