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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out at a similar time to the 6020 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7040 grades versus the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus 6020

 7040 6020 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus 7040

 6020 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus 6020

 7040 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7040 vs the 6020.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and 6020.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to offer you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7040
Street photography with Olympus 6020
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others in class (122g)
weather proof
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called mju 7040 mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $279