Olympus 6020 vs Pentax K10D

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Pentax K10D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 6020 was announced 3 years after the K10D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6020 scores against the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the K10D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and K10D.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6020 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus 6020 will give you more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern 6020 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.