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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 and Olympus 8000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 8 months later than the 8000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6020 grades against the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus 8000

 6020 8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus 6020

 8000 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus 8000

 6020 8000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 and Olympus 8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 compared to the 8000.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and 8000.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher 6020 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Olympus 8000 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also called mju Tough 6020 mju Tough 8000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $380