Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 6020

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus 6020, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-3 was launched 23 months earlier than the 6020 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-3 matches up against the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-3 vs the 6020.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and 6020 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and 6020.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus 6020 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.