Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh GR

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh GR, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty close but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 6020 was launched 4 years earlier than the GR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 6020 and the GR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and GR.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6020 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.