Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 6020
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
(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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus 6020, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL5 was brought out 2 years after the 6020 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL5 matches up against the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus 6020
E-PL5 | 6020 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-PL5
6020 | E-PL5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus 6020
E-PL5 | 6020 |
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL5 vs the 6020.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and 6020 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and 6020.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will provide extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent E-PL5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $279 |