Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL210

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 6020 and Samsung PL210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 11 months earlier than the PL210 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6020 grades against the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys physical 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 PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 and Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 vs the PL210.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and PL210.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.