Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus 6020

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 12 months earlier than the 6020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the 6020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and 6020 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and 6020.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to give you more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.