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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 8 years before the ZS70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 6020 scores against the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic ZS70

 6020 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus 6020

 ZS70 6020 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2010Newer by 87 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS70

 6020 ZS70 

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with 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 ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the ZS70.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
28
resolution is good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
79
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $450