Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX10

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 6020 versus Sony QX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 6020 matches up against the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features exterior 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) while the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 versus the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and QX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to show more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.