Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh G900

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 9 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6020 matches up against the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 vs the G900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and G900.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to render more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.