Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-6

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.