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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus 6020

 E-600 6020 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-600

 6020 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus 6020

 E-600 6020 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
28
good resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery (500 shots)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (500 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
70
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
18
can't record video
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus E-600Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-30 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $279