Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-120

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.