Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 17 months before the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6020 grades against the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 versus the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and ZS8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.