Olympus 7040 vs Olympus 6020

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.