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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
Olympus 6020
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus 6020, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was unveiled 4 years after the 6020 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus 6020

 E-PL7 6020 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-PL7

 6020 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus 6020

 E-PL7 6020 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the 6020.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and 6020 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and 6020.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will render extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography information
Olympus 6020 Street photography information
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
85
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6020
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2014-09-01 2010-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $279