Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6020

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus 6020, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-30 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the 6020 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-30 scores against the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 has outer dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-30 versus the 6020.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and 6020 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and 6020.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will give more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.