Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6020 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 6020 was announced 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6020 grades against the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features external 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) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 and the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.