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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6020 scores vs the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh WG-20

 6020 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus 6020

 WG-20 6020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh WG-20

 6020 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 comes with exterior 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 WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 compared to the WG-20.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography details
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
weather sealing
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Ricoh WG-20
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-02-05
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $370