Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portability
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95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
(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
- Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6020 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| 6020 | TG-820 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus 6020
| TG-820 iHS | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1030k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
| 6020 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 6020 and the TG-820 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to give you more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
MP count decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,030k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $279 | $500 |