Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 6020
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced July 2011
(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
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-11 was revealed 18 months later than the 6020 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-11 grades against the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus 6020
SZ-11 | 6020 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SZ-11
6020 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 6020
SZ-11 | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 vs the 6020.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 6020 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and 6020.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to result in more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $253 | $279 |