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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed around the same time to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6020 scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax H90

 6020 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus 6020

 H90 6020 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax H90

 6020 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has outer 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) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 against the H90.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and H90.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
27
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Pentax H90 Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Pentax H90 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others in class (122g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Optio H90
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $150