Olympus 6020 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung NX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6020 matches up against the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 and Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 6020 against the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and NX1 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will give you more detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.