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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus VG-160, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 23 months earlier than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6020 scores versus the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus VG-160

 6020 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 6020

 VG-160 6020 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VG-160

 6020 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 versus the VG-160.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and VG-160.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (165 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus VG-160
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 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 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 - 165 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $90