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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 17 months earlier than the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6020 matches up against the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus VR-320

 6020 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus 6020

 VR-320 6020 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VR-320

 6020 VR-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the VR-320.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and VR-320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to give you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
environment proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus VR-320
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $179