Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E70

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax E70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and E70 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 14 months later than the E70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6020 grades against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 against the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher 6020 provides an edge in sensor tech.