Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

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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The 6020 was announced 24 months prior to the TG-820 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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.

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.

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.