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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 9 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6020 grades vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh WG-6

 6020 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus 6020

 WG-6 6020 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2010Fresher by 98 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh WG-6

 6020 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6020 versus the WG-6.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (122 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (122 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (13MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Ricoh WG-6
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $271