Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was released 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and EX2F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 6020 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.