Olympus 6020 vs Samsung TL500

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was unveiled 5 months prior to the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6020 scores against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and TL500.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus 6020 will give you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.