Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus 6020, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was revealed 5 months earlier than the 6020 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-600 grades versus the 6020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 features external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 and the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and 6020 is 71 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and 6020.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 6020 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.