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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-300 was brought out 6 years earlier than the 6020 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-300 matches up versus the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus 6020

 E-300 6020 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-300

 6020 E-300 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2005Newer by 61 months
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k134kClearer screen (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus 6020

 E-300 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 provides outer dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-300 versus the 6020.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and 6020 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and 6020.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
51
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography information
Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging information
Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
9
no video
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus E-300Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-300 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as EVOLT E-300 mju Tough 6020
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2005-01-10 2010-02-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 134k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 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 - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $800 $279