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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh PX, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 18 months prior to the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6020 grades against the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh PX

 6020 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus 6020

 PX 6020 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh PX

 6020 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has got physical 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) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6020 versus the PX.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and PX.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to produce extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
weather proofing
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Ricoh PX
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $329