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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Olympus 8010
(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
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus 8010, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled around the same time to the 8010 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus 8010

 6020 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus 6020

 8010 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus 8010

 6020 8010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 versus the 8010.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and 8010.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Olympus 8010
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (122 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average (245 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 mju Tough 8010
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $600