Olympus 6020 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was launched 11 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 scores against the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has physical 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 ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 against the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and ZV-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6020 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.