Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX500

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony WX500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 6 years before the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6020 grades against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6020 against the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and WX500.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to give you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.