Olympus 6020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6020 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 provides 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.