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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 4 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6020 scores against the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 6020 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 6020

 TG-2 iHS 6020 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 6020 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys 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) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 against the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
70
lighter than average (122g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery life (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $380