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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ30W, 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 HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched about the same time to the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6020 scores versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung HZ30W

 6020 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus 6020

 HZ30W 6020 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ30W

 6020 HZ30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 6020 and the HZ30W.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (122g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as mju Tough 6020 WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.27 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $280