Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 12 months after the 6020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the 6020.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and 6020 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and 6020.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.