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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 5 months earlier than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6020 matches up vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung HZ25W

 6020 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus 6020

 HZ25W 6020 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ25W

 6020 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers 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 HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 compared to the HZ25W.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to produce extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 WB5000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $350