Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 6020 and Samsung PL120, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 vs the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and PL120.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.