Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-6

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 10 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6020 grades versus the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6020 vs the TG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and TG-6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to result in greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.