Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 6020

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 6020, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-P1 was brought out 6 months before the 6020 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-P1 matches up vs the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 features outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 versus the 6020.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and 6020 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and 6020.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.