Olympus 6010 vs Olympus 6020

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6010 and Olympus 6020, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 6 months prior to the 6020 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6010 grades against the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6010 and the 6020.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and 6020.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to offer greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.