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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 12 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6020 scores vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung HZ15W

 6020 HZ15W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 6020

 HZ15W 6020 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ15W

 6020 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 and the HZ15W.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and HZ15W.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to give you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 6020 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung HZ15W
Other name mju Tough 6020 WB550
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $279 $330