Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L20 was announced 12 months before the 6020 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L20 scores against the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus 6020
L20 | 6020 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon L20
6020 | L20 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus 6020
L20 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L20 against the 6020.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and 6020.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to result in greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $120 | $279 |