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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 6020 and Pentax K-x, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 6020 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was unveiled 2 months later than the K-x which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6020 scores vs the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax K-x

 6020 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus 6020

 K-x 6020 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax K-x

 6020 K-x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010December 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 versus the K-x.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and K-x.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6020 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 6020 will provide extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
good battery power (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-x Landscape photography features
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Pentax K-x Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax K-x
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-02 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $600