Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX30

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus 6020 and Sony TX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6020 grades vs the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 and Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 6020 vs the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and TX30.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.