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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 8 months before the G700SE so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6020 grades against the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh G700SE

 6020 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus 6020

 G700SE 6020 
RevealedOctober 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh G700SE

 6020 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 and the G700SE.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and G700SE.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to result in more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Ricoh G700SE
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $0