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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus VG-110, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 12 months before the VG-110 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6020 grades versus the VG-110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus VG-110

 6020 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus 6020

 VG-110 6020 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VG-110

 6020 VG-110 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6020 vs the VG-110.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and VG-110.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to provide more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (122 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others (122g)
weather proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (170 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
pretty wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (170 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
pretty wide (27mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus VG-110
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 170 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $150