Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 6020 was manufactured 11 months prior to the VG-120 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6020 grades against the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus VG-120
6020 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 6020
VG-120 | 6020 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VG-120
6020 | VG-120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides outside 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 VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the VG-120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and VG-120.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to give extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Olympus VG-120 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122g (0.27 pounds) | 120g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Retail cost | $279 | $190 |