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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus 6020

 E-450 6020 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-450

 6020 E-450 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus 6020

 E-450 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography info
Olympus 6020 Street photography info
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than average (426 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (500 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus E-450Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
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