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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 13 months later than the 6020 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-10 grades versus the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 6020

 SZ-10 6020 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SZ-10

 6020 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 6020

 SZ-10 6020 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the 6020.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and 6020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and 6020.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to give greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proof
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
40
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternative name - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $279