Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 6020

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 5 months earlier than the 6020 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the 6020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and 6020.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to give extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.