Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 6020

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was released 3 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-P5 matches up versus the 6020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 vs the 6020.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and 6020 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and 6020.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P5 will give more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern E-P5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.