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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 11 months before the TG-310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6020 grades vs the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus TG-310

 6020 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus 6020

 TG-310 6020 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-310

 6020 TG-310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the TG-310.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and TG-310.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to show more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
weather proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus TG-310
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 life - 150 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $0