Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced within a month of the 6020 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the 6020.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and 6020 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and 6020.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to result in more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.