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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 11 months earlier than the TG-610 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6020 grades vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 TG-610 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 6020 TG-610 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has physical 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-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 vs the TG-610.
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and TG-610.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to show more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
28
 megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (122g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (13MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than competition (122 grams)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (13MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (13MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (122 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus TG-610
Other name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 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 images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III 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 rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $223