Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 6020

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 14 months after the 6020 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the 6020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and 6020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and 6020.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-30MR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.