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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus 6020, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released very close to the 6020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus 6020

 Tough-3000 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 6020 Tough-3000 

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus 6020

 Tough-3000 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having 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 have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the 6020.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and 6020.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Olympus 6020
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (122g)
weather proofing
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as mju Tough 3000 mju Tough 6020
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design 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 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $279