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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was introduced 13 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6020 scores against the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Ricoh WG-80

 6020 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus 6020

 WG-80 6020 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2010More modern by 149 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Ricoh WG-80

 6020 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.70"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 versus the WG-80.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and WG-80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to provide more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
MP count good (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography factors
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Ricoh WG-80
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
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/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $300