Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus 6020

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and 6020 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 2 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the 6020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and 6020 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and 6020.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 6020 will give you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.