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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was unveiled very close to the I-10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6020 matches up vs the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Pentax I-10

 6020 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus 6020

 I-10 6020 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Pentax I-10

 6020 I-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 and the I-10.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and I-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
70
lighter than others (122 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Pentax Optio I-10
Other name mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.27 lbs) 153 grams (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 All around 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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $310