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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 6020 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the K-01 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 matches up versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax K-01

 6020 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus 6020

 K-01 6020 
RevealedMay 2012February 2010Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax K-01

 6020 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers outer measurements 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 K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 6020 compared to the K-01.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and K-01.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax K-01
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax K-01
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $899