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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was revealed 13 months prior to the 6020 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 550WP grades against the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus 6020

 550WP 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus 550WP

 6020 550WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus 6020

 550WP 6020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP compared to the 6020.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and 6020.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
55
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus 6020
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called mju 550WP mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $279