Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 6020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6020 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features physical 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 6020 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.