Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Released August 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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1000pj was revealed 6 months prior to the 6020 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1000pj matches up against the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus 6020
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S1000pj
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Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 6020
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has sizing 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 S1000pj and Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj against the 6020.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and 6020.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 6020 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-04 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $289 | $279 |