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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus 6020, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 13 months before the 6020 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-3010 grades against the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus 6020

 FE-3010 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus FE-3010

 6020 FE-3010 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 6020

 FE-3010 6020 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the 6020.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and 6020 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and 6020.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 6020 to offer more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Olympus 6020 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
57
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called - mju Tough 6020
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $140 $279