Clicky

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
34

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus 6020, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The E-M1 III was announced 10 years after the 6020 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 III grades vs the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 E-M1 III 6020 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2010More modern by 123 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 6020 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 E-M1 III 6020 
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III features external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III against the 6020.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and 6020 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and 6020.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
77
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
28
 sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (122 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography features
Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
79
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
70
 lighter than competition (122g)
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
40
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (122g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	

		

			
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus 6020
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternative name - mju Tough 6020
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-02-11 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $1,800 $279