Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 4 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 matches up versus the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 versus the 6020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and 6020 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and 6020.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SP-100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.