Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 6020

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.