Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-810

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 18 months prior to the TG-810 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6020 scores versus the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the TG-810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and TG-810.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.