Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 6020

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was brought out 3 months later than the 6020 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-P2 grades vs the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 against the 6020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and 6020 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and 6020.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus 6020 will deliver greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.