Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020
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81 Overall
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus 6020
E-PL7 | 6020 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 56 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus E-PL7
6020 | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus 6020
E-PL7 | 6020 |
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and 6020 is 86 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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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 |