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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(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
Olympus 6020
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus 6020

 S1000pj 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S1000pj

 6020 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 6020

 S1000pj 6020 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
Olympus 6020 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging features
Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
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