Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-S2

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax K-S2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was released 6 years prior to the K-S2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6020 grades versus the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6020 against the K-S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and K-S2.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.