Olympus 6020 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 6020 and Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and fp (25MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was launched 10 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6020 matches up vs the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 and Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 6020 against the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and fp.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6020 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.