Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 6020 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was launched 5 months after the K-7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6020 grades against the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has got 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) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 compared to the K-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and K-7.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.