Nikon P330 vs Olympus 6020

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon P330 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and 6020 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was revealed 3 years later than the 6020 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the P330 grades versus the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P330 versus Olympus 6020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P330 compared to the 6020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and 6020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and 6020.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 6020 will provide extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher P330 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.