Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-870

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus TG-870, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was brought out 7 years before the TG-870 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6020 scores vs the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has got physical measurements 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 TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 and the TG-870.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and TG-870.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to deliver extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.