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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax E90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced within a month of the E90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6020 scores against the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax E90

 6020 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 6020

 E90 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax E90

 6020 E90 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 versus Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 6020 against the E90.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and E90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 6020 to offer you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
28
good resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Pentax E90 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax E90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $100