Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 4 years before the Efina and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6020 scores versus the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 and the Efina.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and Efina.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.