Olympus 6020 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the 6020 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was announced 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 6020 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus 6020 will result in greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.