Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90
95 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax H90
6020 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus 6020
H90 | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax H90
6020 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |