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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax Efina

 6020 Efina 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus 6020

 Efina 6020 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax Efina

 6020 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Pentax Efina
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Efina
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $10