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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 4 years after the 6020 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH-1 grades against the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus 6020

 SH-1 6020 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SH-1

 6020 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus 6020

 SH-1 6020 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-1 compared to the 6020.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and 6020 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and 6020.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to render more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Olympus 6020
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than average in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternative name - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-03-31 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 life 380 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $279