Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 6020 was revealed 13 months after the TL100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 6020 scores vs the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung TL100
6020 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 6020
TL100 | 6020 |
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Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung TL100
6020 | TL100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Olympus 6020 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 and the TL100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and TL100.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher 6020 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Samsung TL100 |
Other name | mju Tough 6020 | ST50 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 122 gr (0.27 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $279 | $22 |