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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 6020, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was released 9 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M1X grades versus the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus 6020

 E-M1X 6020 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2010Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-M1X

 6020 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 6020

 E-M1X 6020 

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X and the 6020.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 6020 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and 6020.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
good megapixels (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Olympus 6020
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (997g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
68
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
70
lighter than others (122 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 6020
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called - mju Tough 6020
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-01-24 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII 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 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 870 pictures -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $2,999 $279