Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed March 2009
- Replaced the Olympus E-330
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-450 and Olympus 6020, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

The E-450 was brought out 10 months prior to the 6020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-450 grades against the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus 6020
E-450 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-450
6020 | E-450 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus 6020
E-450 | 6020 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 features outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-450 and Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-450 vs the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and 6020 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and 6020.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 6020 will give you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-450 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Alternative name | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-03-31 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Mic 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 | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 512 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $138 | $279 |