Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 and Sony RX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6020 matches up versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 compared to the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and RX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.