Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 6020

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7000 was announced 13 months earlier than the 6020 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7000 matches up versus the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 7000 and the 6020.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and 6020.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to resolve more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.