Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS5

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus 6020 versus Panasonic ZS5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 4 months before the ZS5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6020 scores against the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 compared to the ZS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and ZS5.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to give greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.