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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus 6020

 SP-600 UZ 6020 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 6020 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 6020

 SP-600 UZ 6020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
51
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
environment proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
29
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
20
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus 6020
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $189 $279