Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 6020

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7010 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 6 months before the 6020 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7010 scores against the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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 differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 against the 6020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and 6020.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.